The Retool State of AI 2023 survey reveals that MongoDB Atlas Vector Search has achieved the highest Net Promoter Score (NPS) among vector databases and is widely used, with over 75% of respondents saying their companies are making efforts to get started with AI. The survey also highlights the growing trend towards customizing models and AI infrastructure, with fewer than 20% of respondents currently using vector databases. Developers are adopting Atlas Vector Search due to its unified approach to storing and searching native vector embeddings in the same system as operational data, providing faster development cycles, higher performance apps, and lower operational overhead. The survey provides insights into the state of AI adoption and maturity, including investment priorities, AI's impact on future job prospects, and the top models in use.