The Era of AI-Native, On-Premises Databases Has Officially Begun The database world has discussed AI integration for years.With Oracle AI Database 26ai (23.26.1) , that discussion becomes real — and now it’s available for Linux x86-64 on-premises platforms . This is not a cosmetic release. It is a foundational shift in how enterprise databases are built, deployed, and trusted for the next decade. Why Oracle AI Database 26ai Is a Game Changer Oracle  has taken a bold architec