Azure OpenAI Service is an implementation of OpenAI in/by Microsoft Azure.
At the time of writing the following distinctions between these two advanced AI technologies are summarised in the table below.

1 Introduction to Azure OpenAI training course
2 Support options for Azure Cognitive Services
3 OpenAI FAQs for confirmation of how data is stored
4 Check the Cognitive Services section of the Service Level Agreements (SLA) for Online Services page
5 Latest state of OpenAI’s operational systems, see the OpenAI Status page
6 Explore the regional availability for Azure OpenAI Service
7 See supported countries and territories for OpenAI models
The primary advantage of utilizing Azure OpenAI over OpenAI lies in enhanced security and privacy. For a more comprehensive understanding of this subject, please refer to the following resource on Azure OpenAI and Privacy.
The following images offer a broader perspective on the matter.

