One of the cornerstones of AI is a concept called embeddings. Virtually every AI model, whether for text, video, or audio, uses something related to embeddings. Starting with SQL Server 2025, this is a term you’ll be hearing a lot, as its potential for applications is enormous!
In this post, I want to offer a more didactic explanation of embeddings, especially for those who haven’t had the opportunity to explore the world of AI or machine learning. My hope is that by the end of this post, you’ll finally understand what embeddings are and see the possibilities for use