Overview
Azure OpenAI Service provides managed access to advanced OpenAI models on Azure with flexible pricing (pay-as-you-go or provisioned throughput units), built-in responsible use controls, and enterprise-grade availability.
Key Features:
- Access to models such as GPT-3.5-Turbo, GPT-4, DALL·E, Whisper, Babbage, and Davinci
- Flexible pricing: pay-as-you-go or provisioned throughput units (PTUs) for predictable capacity
- Responsible use controls including content moderation tools, guidance, and limited access onboarding
Use Cases:
- Generating conversational AI and virtual assistants with GPT models
- Creating images, transcription, and multimodal applications using DALL·E and Whisper
- Scaleable deployment for consistent workloads using PTUs for predictable performance
Benefits:
- Enterprise reliability with a 99.9% availability guarantee
- Cost flexibility for variable or steady usage patterns
- Enhanced safety and compliance through moderation tools and controlled access