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Intro to Vector Databases

Vector-Based Index

A vector index is a type of data structure for efficiently storing high-dimensional vector data generated by machine learning models. Its main purpose is facilitating quick and accurate similarity searches, using algorithms like trees or hashing to reduce complexity in high-dimensional spaces.