Oracle Bets on Unified Database to Fix AI Trust

Oracle is pushing AI database convergence as the answer to enterprise trust concerns around agentic AI. Executive VP Juan Loaiza argues that as AI agents bypass traditional application layers to query data directly, the database must become the foundational layer for accuracy, security, and reliability. Oracle's strategy centers on its Unified Memory Core, which consolidates vector, graph, JSON, relational, and agent memory into a single engine. Its Deep Data Security feature enforces access controls at the database level, addressing data leakage risks in regulated industries where leaking financial or medical data carries criminal liability.