Platform · Azure
Microsoft
Owns the Phi small-model family and, via its OpenAI stake + Azure, sits as close to GPT as anyone.
Foundation proximity: Native (own / self-hosted weights)
Foundational models & how they consume them
PrimaryPhi (own)· self-hosted · Native (own / self-hosted weights)
SecondaryGPT· Azure OpenAI · Native (own / self-hosted weights)
Cloud & datastore
AzureSQL ServerCosmos DBCompliance
SOC 2FedRAMPHIPAAOthers that build on proprietary / self-built models
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FAQ
Does Microsoft use a foundational AI model?
Microsoft uses Phi (own), GPT (Native (own / self-hosted weights)).
What cloud does Microsoft run on?
Microsoft runs on Azure.
What database does Microsoft use?
Microsoft uses SQL Server, Cosmos DB.
How close does Microsoft run to the foundational model?
Microsoft is Native (own / self-hosted weights) — close to the metal, so cheaper tokens and more control over outputs.
Sources
microsoft.com ↗Also on the map
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