What Happened to Oracle Database 23c?

• Oracle Database 23c was rebranded to Oracle Database 23ai.

Oracle Database 23ai has many new features, including: 

• Wide tables: Allows up to 4,096 columns in a single table or view, which can simplify application design 

• Large language model integration: Provides data to enrich the responses of large language models 

• Oracle True Cache: A high-performance cache that improves database performance 

• In-database SQL Firewall: Protects against unauthorized SQL commands 

• OCI GoldenGate 23ai: Replicates vectors in real time across vector stores to avoid AI silos 

• Augmented Generative AI: Improves query output by augmenting prompts with private database content 

• Distributed AI: Allows vector search from Oracle data sources or third-party vendors without moving the data 

• Audit admin or audit viewer: Requires authorization by database Vault to use those roles and privileges 

• Simplified tracing: Allows users to run a dbms Mac adam set DV Trace level without having to use the alter system capability 

Oracle Database 23ai is a converged database that focuses on AI for data. It includes over 300 features and thousands of enhancements