What is Embeddings?

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Embeddings — Dense numerical vector representations of text, images, or other data that capture semantic meaning. Similar items have vectors that are close together in the embedding space.

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What are embeddings?

Numerical vectors that represent the meaning of text. Similar sentences get similar vectors, enabling semantic search.

Which embedding model should I use?

OpenAI text-embedding-3-small for ease, or open-source models like BGE, E5, or GTE for privacy and cost savings.

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