OpenSearch 3.0: 9.5x Faster Search and Analytics for AI

The OpenSearch Software Foundation announced the general availability of OpenSearch 3.0, boasting a 9.5x performance improvement over version 1.3. This release tackles the challenges of scaling vector databases for AI applications like generative AI and recommendation engines. Key features include GPU acceleration (reducing costs by up to 3.75x), enhanced data management (gRPC support, pull-based ingestion), and improved vector search capabilities. Core upgrades, such as Lucene 10 and Java 21 support, ensure future-proofing and enhanced performance. OpenSearch 3.0 empowers developers to build more efficient and scalable AI applications.