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Open Google adds ai.classify and ai.extract SQL functions to AlloyDB AI preview · Ronald

Google adds ai.classify and ai.extract SQL functions to AlloyDB AI preview

Google Cloud has added preview ai.classify and ai.extract functions to AlloyDB AI, allowing classification and structured extraction inside PostgreSQL SQL queries. Available through google_ml_integration 1.6.1 or later on PostgreSQL 18, the functions support batching, user-defined schemas, few-shot examples and Gemini-backed processing near operational data. It targets production-scale adoption.

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Open Google shows zero-downtime migration from older embeddings to Gemini in AlloyDB AI · Ronald

Google shows zero-downtime migration from older embeddings to Gemini in AlloyDB AI

Google Cloud has published a blue-green migration pattern for changing embedding models in AlloyDB AI without stopping live semantic-search traffic. Its example moves from text-embedding-005 to Gemini Embedding 001, using auto embeddings, concurrent ScaNN index creation, a canary phase and atomic column renaming so stored vectors and query generation switch together.

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