Build Smarter Agents with Azure AI Search
In this episode, Microsoft Developer’s Aaron Stark, with Farzad Sunavala and Lana Teh, discusses the technical fundamentals and business value of Azure AI Search, focusing on Retrieval Augmented Generation and real-world AI app development.
Build Smarter Agents with Azure AI Search
| Hosted by: Aaron Stark | Guests: Farzad Sunavala, Lana Teh |
Overview
In this episode of the Azure Essentials Show, the focus is on how Azure AI Search can be used to empower organizations to build impactful and intelligent AI applications. The discussion highlights the growing importance of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) for connecting large language models to enterprise data, thereby improving accuracy and reliability of AI-powered responses.
Key Topics Covered
- Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG):
- Explains how RAG bridges AI models with enterprise data sources for more accurate, useful output.
- Emphasizes why retrieval quality is essential for trustworthy AI responses.
- Technical Capabilities of Azure AI Search:
- Hybrid retrieval strategies combining different search methodologies.
- Security and compliance features, ensuring enterprise-grade robustness and data protection.
- Seamless integration within the Azure ecosystem.
- Practical Benefits:
- Accelerated decision-making and faster access to institutional knowledge.
- Improved customer experience through better search and AI responses.
- Compliance at scale for regulated industries.
Learning and Skilling Resources
- Microsoft Learn Skilling Plan:
- Create Agentic AI Solutions by using Azure AI Foundry: A structured, self-paced curriculum to get hands-on with AI and Azure AI Search, recommended for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
- Ragtime YouTube Series:
- Comprehensive, practical learning journey about RAG and Azure AI Search.
Further Resources
- What is Azure AI Search?
- Azure AI Foundry
- Blog: How Azure AI Search powers RAG in ChatGPT and global scale apps
- Microsoft Learn: Create agentic AI solutions by using Azure AI Foundry
- GitHub repo for RAG examples
Episode Chapters
- Introduction to the episode
- What is Retrieval Augmented Generation?
- Overview of Azure AI Search
- Addressing security and compliance
- Key benefits of Azure AI Search
- Real-world examples and impact
- Skilling resources and next steps
Connect with the Presenters
Recommended Next Steps:
- Explore the Microsoft Learn skilling plan for hands-on training.
- Watch the Ragtime YouTube series for practical learning on RAG and Azure AI Search.
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