BGE M3

About this model

BAAI BGE-M3 is a versatile multilingual embedding model supporting dense, sparse, and multi-vector retrieval in a unified architecture. Handles 100+ languages with strong cross-lingual capabilities and flexible retrieval modes for different use cases. Features hybrid retrieval combining dense embeddings for semantic similarity, sparse representations for lexical matching, and multi-vector approaches for fine-grained relevance. Ideal for multilingual search engines, hybrid retrieval systems, and complex information retrieval scenarios requiring multiple matching strategies.

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