Audience
Professional users looking for an AI service that helps users read and comprehend text
About Azure AI Immersive Reader
Embed text reading and comprehension capabilities into your applications with Azure AI Immersive Reader, an Azure Applied AI Service. It builds on top of Azure AI Services to accelerate the implementation of an AI-powered solution that helps users of any age and reading ability with reader tools and features like reading aloud, translating languages, and focusing attention through highlighting and other design elements. Azure is the only major cloud provider offering this type of text-reading technology. No machine learning expertise is required. Boost reading comprehension with a full set of proven literacy-enhancing features. Engage your audience through multisensory, multilingual learning that includes reading aloud, translating into different languages, highlighting specific lines of text, and visualizing word meanings through illustrations. With AI Immersive Reader, all it takes is a single API call to help readers boost literacy.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$5 per 1M characters
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
Company Information
Microsoft
Founded: 1975
United States
azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/ai-services/ai-immersive-reader/
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Azure AI Immersive Reader Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Azure AI Immersive Reader work with?
Azure AI Immersive Reader works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Azure AI Immersive Reader support in their product?
Azure AI Immersive Reader supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Azure AI Immersive Reader offer?
Azure AI Immersive Reader offers support via phone support, 24/7 live support, and online.
Q: What other applications or services does Azure AI Immersive Reader integrate with?
Azure AI Immersive Reader integrates with: Crestwood Cloud, Azure AI Services, Azure Marketplace, Microsoft Azure, JavaScript, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Forms, Microsoft OneNote, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Word.
Q: Does Azure AI Immersive Reader have an API?
Yes, Azure AI Immersive Reader has an API.
Q: What type of training does Azure AI Immersive Reader provide?
Azure AI Immersive Reader provides training in the form of documentation, live online, webinars, and videos.
Q: Does Azure AI Immersive Reader offer a free trial?
Yes, Azure AI Immersive Reader offers a free trial.
Q: How much does Azure AI Immersive Reader cost?
Pricing for Azure AI Immersive Reader starts at $5 per 1M characters.
