This repository provides code samples and resources for the Azure OpenAI Service, targeting developers and researchers looking to leverage powerful language models like GPT-4 and GPT-3.5 Turbo for tasks such as content generation, summarization, and semantic search within the Azure cloud ecosystem. It aims to accelerate adoption by offering end-to-end solutions and basic code snippets.

How It Works

The Azure OpenAI Service offers REST API access to OpenAI's language models, integrated with Azure's enterprise-grade security and networking. Samples demonstrate "in-context learning" where models perform tasks based on natural language instructions and examples provided within the prompt, rather than requiring model retraining. This approach, including few-shot, one-shot, and zero-shot learning, allows for task adaptation with minimal data.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Prerequisites: Azure Account, Azure subscription with Azure OpenAI Service access enabled, and a deployed Azure OpenAI resource with models (e.g., GPT-3.5 Turbo, GPT-4).
• Setup: Follow instructions within specific solution accelerators or basic sample directories.
• Resources:
  • Azure OpenAI Service Documentation
  • How to create an Azure OpenAI Service resource
  • Quickstart: Generate text

Highlighted Details

• Features end-to-end solution accelerators for specific use cases like eCommerce copilot with multimodal capabilities and advanced RAG for financial data.
• Includes basic samples and snippets for integrating Azure OpenAI functionality into custom applications.
• Demonstrates various "in-context learning" techniques (few-shot, one-shot, zero-shot) for task adaptation.
• Provides access to OpenAI models including GPT-4 (preview), GPT-3 series, Codex, and Embeddings models.

Maintenance & Community

• This repository is a work in progress and will be updated frequently.
• Links to responsible AI guidelines and Microsoft's trademark policies are provided.

Licensing & Compatibility

• The repository itself is not explicitly licensed in the README. Code samples may be subject to Azure's terms of service.
• Compatibility is with Azure OpenAI Service. Commercial use is subject to Azure's terms.

Limitations & Caveats

Access to Azure OpenAI Service models, particularly GPT-4, is currently limited and requires an application process due to high demand and responsible AI considerations. The repository is noted as a work in progress, implying potential for frequent changes and instability.