Inside the Race to Build Agent-Native Databases
Original URL: https://gradientflow.substack.com/p/inside-the-race-to-build-agent-native
Article Written: October 28, 2025
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Type: vision
Summary
The article discusses the evolving landscape of databases as they adapt to meet the needs of emerging AI agents. It highlights four innovative initiatives: AgentDB, which treats databases as disposable files; 'Postgres for Agents,' enhancing PostgreSQL for agent use; Databricks Lakebase, merging transactional and analytical capabilities; and Bauplan Labs, focusing on safety and reliability in data operations. These initiatives reflect a broader trend of reimagining database functionality to better serve machine users in an agent-native world.