### 1. Azure AI Foundry's New AI Model Marketplace

**What it is** : A centralized hub for discovering, deploying, and managing AI models, deeply integrated with Azure services.

**Why now** : The marketplace has been updated with enhanced support for large language models (LLMs) and improved integration with Azure ML, making it easier for developers to find and deploy AI models.

**Tutorial angle** : Learn how to navigate the marketplace, deploy an LLM, and optimize its settings for your projects.

**Difficulty** : Intermediate

**Start today** : - Navigate to the [ Azure AI Foundry Marketplace ]( https://portal.azure.com/#view/Microsoft_Azure_AIFoundry/AI%20Services ) and explore available models. --- ### 2.…