We are looking at Azure AI Vision and need to know if it utilizes GenAI

Question

Hello,

We are looking at Azure AI Vision and would like to know if it utilizes GenAI. If it uses GenAI, we need to shift how we would procure. I can't find a definitive answer within the sales/marketing materials.

Thanks,

Henry

Answer 1

Hello @Henry Ammons ,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A Forum & Thank you for your question regarding Azure AI Vision and its use of Generative AI (GenAI).

As per last update, Azure AI Vision primarily focuses on computer vision capabilities, such as image analysis, object detection, and optical character recognition (OCR). These functionalities are built on advanced machine learning models but do not specifically fall under the category of Generative AI.

Generative AI typically refers to models that can create new content, such as text, images, or audio, based on the patterns learned from existing data. While Azure AI Vision leverages deep learning techniques and may incorporate some aspects of AI that are also used in generative models, its core functionalities are not centered around generating new content but rather analyzing and interpreting existing visual data.

If your project requires generative AI capabilities, you might consider integrating Azure Machine Learning or Azure AI Foundry into your workflow. However, if your needs are centred around analyzing existing visual content, Azure AI Vision remains a suitable choice. For more detailed information, you can refer the below documentation.

• Azure Computer Vision Documentation
• Azure AI Services Overview
• Azure AI and Machine Learning
• Azure AI Vision with OCR and AI

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