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Is that Swedish or Norwegian? Azure AI Language service can't seem to tell.
June 17, 2026 • Generative AI > Language Is that Swedish or Norwegian?  Azure AI Language service can't seem to tell.

Just documenting a minor nuisance that I found with Azure Language Service.

Azure AI Image Analysis and Generation Resource/FAQ
June 11, 2026 • Generative AI > Vision

Azure Vision Service vs Generating new images with OpenAI. They are two different services.

Coding with Copilot: When to Trust It and When to Take the Wheel
June 8, 2026 • AI Assisted Coding

Would you let a smart car drive you from coast to coast? Honestly, would you trust it at all times? AI-assisted coding is no different; you must know when to take the wheel.

A Resurgence of Razor Pages?
June 8, 2026 • AI Assisted Coding

I am not a native developer of Angular and React applications. My first dive into building front-ends with these JavaScript libraries was with the assistance of GitHub Copilot. However, after June 1st, I quickly learned that React and Angular front-ends consume a significant number of tokens. Will Razor Pages be employed in greater volume now that GitHub Copilot has gone to usage based building?

Tokens or Toilet Paper?
June 3, 2026 • AI Assisted Coding

Sticker shock all around for as GitHub moves Copilot to a new usage based pricing model. Expect to pay 5-10 times more!