Embedding model wave from Cohere, Perplexity, TopK as multi-vector retrieval holds up in production
lateinteraction · x · 2026-10-02
It's a busy week for embedding models, with new releases from topkio, Cohere, and Perplexity AI. LateInteraction (of ColBERT fame) boosted the note, adding that the multi-vector approach continues to hold its ground as his team scales it in production.
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