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Elastic Platform 8.15 introduces several enhancements to its Elasticsearch native vector database, including support for bit vectors, SIMD acceleration, and int4 quantization, which collectively improve performance and efficiency in vector search applications. The release features a new semantic_text field type that simplifies the configuration of semantic search by automatically generating embeddings and handling long texts through chunking. Additionally, the Elasticsearch Query Language (ES|QL) has been expanded with new query and aggregation capabilities, including geospatial search functions that align with OGC standards. The platform also introduces LogsDB, a new index mode designed to optimize log storage, and enhances user experience with features like named variables in ES|QL queries, improved cross-cluster search functionality, and enhanced Kibana dashboards. These updates aim to streamline data processing and search operations, making them more accessible and efficient for users without deep machine learning expertise.