Limited Access features of Azure AI Video Indexer

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Warning

Over the past year, Azure AI Video Indexer (VI) announced the removal of its dependency on Azure Media Services (AMS) due to its retirement. Features adjustments and changes were announced and a migration guide was provided.

The deadline to complete migration was June 30, 2024. VI has extended the update/migrate deadline so you can update your VI account and opt in to the AMS VI asset migration through August 31, 2024.

However, after June 30, if you have not updated your VI account, you won't be able to index new videos nor will you be able to play any videos that have not been migrated. If you update your account after June 30, you can resume indexing immediately but you won't be able to play videos indexed before the account update until they are migrated through the AMS VI migration.

Caution

Face service access is limited based on eligibility and usage criteria in order to support our Responsible AI principles. Face service is only available to Microsoft managed customers and partners. Use the Face Recognition intake form to apply for access. For more information, see the Face limited access page.

Our vision is to empower developers and organizations to leverage AI to transform society in positive ways. We encourage responsible AI practices to protect the rights and safety of individuals. Microsoft facial recognition services are Limited Access to help prevent the misuse of the services in accordance with our AI Principles and facial recognition principles. The Face Identify and Celebrity Recognition operations in Azure AI Video Indexer are Limited Access features that require registration.

Since the announcement on June 11th, 2020, customers may not use, or allow use of, any Azure facial recognition service by or for a police department in the United States.

Application process

Limited Access features of Azure AI Video Indexer are only available to customers managed by Microsoft, and only for use cases selected at the time of registration. Other Azure AI Video Indexer features don't require registration to use.

Customers and partners who wish to use Limited Access features of Azure AI Video Indexer are required to submit an intake form. Access is subject to Microsoft’s sole discretion based on eligibility criteria and a vetting process. Microsoft may require customers and partners to reverify this information periodically.

The Azure AI Video Indexer service is made available to customers and partners under the terms governing their subscription to Microsoft Azure Services (including the Service Specific Terms). Please review these terms carefully as they contain important conditions and obligations governing your use of Azure AI Video Indexer.

Limited access features

This section talks about limited access features in Azure AI Video Indexer.

When did I create the account? Trial account (free) Paid account
(classic or ARM-based)
Existing VI accounts

created before June 21, 2022		 Able to access face identification, customization and celebrities recognition till June 2023.

Recommended: Move to a paid account and afterward fill in the intake form and based on the eligibility criteria we will enable the features also after the grace period.		 Able to access face identification, customization and celebrities recognition till June 2023*.

Recommended: fill in the intake form and based on the eligibility criteria we will enable the features also after the grace period.
New VI accounts

created after June 21, 2022		 Not able the access face identification, customization and celebrities recognition as of today.

Recommended: Move to a paid account and afterward fill in the intake form. Based on the eligibility criteria we will enable the features (after max 10 days).		 Azure AI Video Indexer disables the access face identification, customization and celebrities recognition as of today by default, but gives the option to enable it.

Recommended: Fill in the intake form and based on the eligibility criteria we will enable the features (after max 10 days).

*In Brazil South we also disabled the face detection.

Help and support

FAQ about Limited Access can be found here.

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