Why Postgres Is Emerging as the Default Database for AI Applications

February 9, 2026

In this Techstrong.ai Leadership Insights interview, pgEdge CEO Phillip Merrick explains how the open-source Postgres database has become a de facto standard for deploying AI applications. He discusses Postgres’ flexibility, ecosystem momentum, and its growing role in supporting distributed data architectures required for modern AI workloads.

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Guest(s): Phillip Merrick
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