S5E19 - Azure AI Search - Cloud-based, AI-enhanced search for applications.

This week Alan and Sam discuss Azure AI Search. It is a robust, cloud-based search service provided by Microsoft that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance search functionalities within applications. It allows developers to create rich, full-text search experiences with features like natural language processing, semantic search, and cognitive search capabilities, which can extract insights from various data sources. The service is scalable, ensuring efficient handling of large volumes of data and queries, and integrates seamlessly with other Azure services, providing a comprehensive solution for building intelligent and responsive search-driven applications. What problems is Azure AI search aiming to solve? What does it integrate with? What are some of the use cases for the solution? How much does it cost? Read transcript