This document discusses the evolution of machine learning tools and services in the cloud, specifically on Microsoft Azure. It provides examples of machine learning frameworks, runtimes, and packages available over time on Azure including Azure ML (2015) and the Microsoft Cognitive Toolkit (CNTK) (2015). It also mentions the availability of GPU resources on Azure starting in 2016 and limitations to consider for the Azure ML service including restrictions on programming languages and a lack of debugging capabilities.
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