Azure OpenAI service is now available in Azure Government

Published on February 7, 2024

In October, I shared Microsoft’s commitment to bring the latest advances in AI to support critical government needs and further drive innovation for mission-critical workloads. I am thrilled to announce Azure OpenAI Service is now available in Azure Government joining a comprehensive set of existing AI Platform of services that include Azure AI Services (formerly Azure Cognitive Services), Azure Machine Learning and Azure AI Search to advance AI capabilities in government.

Azure OpenAI Service in Azure Government enables agencies with stringent security and compliance requirements to utilize this industry-leading generative AI service at the unclassified level. Microsoft is submitting Azure OpenAI Service for FedRAMP High authorization from the Joint Authorization Board (JAB). This service will be submitted for additional authorization for Department of Defense (DoD) Impact Level (IL) 4 and 5. And we will continue to make advanced AI capabilities available to the highest classification levels in the coming months.

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