AI Builder Administration Made Easy: Credit Allocation Guide

Introduction

AI Builder is a powerful tool within the Power Platform that allows users to create and deploy custom machine learning models without requiring extensive coding knowledge. This functionality enables users to build AI-driven solutions for various tasks, including form processing, predictions, and object detection. To support these capabilities, AI Builder credits are utilized as the units that govern the usage and consumption of AI Builder resources.

Benefits of AI Builder

Accessibility: AI Builder empowers non-developers to leverage AI capabilities without the need for in-depth technical knowledge.
Efficiency: It automates repetitive tasks, freeing up time for more strategic activities.
Accuracy: By automating data extraction and analysis, it reduces the risk of human error.
Scalability: AI Builder can be seamlessly integrated with Microsoft Power Platform applications and workflows.

How to Obtain AI Builder Credits

There are two primary methods to acquire AI Builder credits:

**Power Platform Premium License:** When purchasing premium user licenses from Microsoft, a certain number of credits will be allocated monthly for each license.
Capacity Add-Ons: For organizations relying heavily on AI Builder credits, additional credits can be purchased directly from Microsoft Admin Center. While this may be more expensive, it allows for one-time investments or monthly subscriptions.

Steps to Purchase AI Builder Credits

Log in to the Power Platform Admin Center with administrative privileges.
Select the Resources tab, followed by Capacity.
Review the list of AI Builder credits available.

Allocating AI Builder Credits to an Environment

When a team requires AI credits for their environment, users should contact their administrator. Administrators can allocate credits in two ways:

Via Add-ons: This section lists various options for credit allocation.
Via Manage: Selecting the environment allows administrators to allocate credits by scrolling to the AI Builder credits section.

Once allocated, the current credit information can be saved and monitored easily. Administrators can view a summary of credits assigned across all environments, allowing for effective management.

Downloading AI Builder Credit Reports

To monitor credit usage, administrators can download reports of allocated credits by following these steps:

Navigate to the Add-ons section.
Select Download Reports.
Choose the desired report type and generate the report.

Important Considerations for Managing AI Builder Credits

Allocation Understanding: AI credits are essential for running models in Power Platform. Pre-built models generally consume fewer credits than custom-built models.
Overage Handling: If allocated credits are exceeded, an overage state occurs where additional credits are consumed at a higher rate. Credits can be reallocated from underutilized environments.
Unassigned Credits Control: Under tenant settings, administrators can enable the setting that allows pooling of AI credits at the tenant level, but disabling this is recommended for organizations with high AI usage.
Monthly Reset: Unused credits do not roll over to the next month. AI credits reset monthly based on the allocation from premium licenses.
**AI Builder Calculator:** For predicting the number of AI credits consumed by specific models, users can utilize the AI Builder calculator to estimate usage accurately.

In conclusion, managing and monitoring AI Builder credits effectively is crucial for optimizing costs and ensuring efficient utilization of AI capabilities within an organization.

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FAQ

Q: What is AI Builder?
A: AI Builder is a component within the Power Platform that allows users to create and deploy machine learning models without extensive coding knowledge.

Q: How can I obtain AI Builder credits?
A: AI Builder credits can be obtained through Power Platform premium licenses or through capacity add-ons purchased from Microsoft Admin Center.

Q: How do I allocate AI Builder credits to an environment?
A: Administrators can allocate credits by using the Add-ons or Manage options in the Power Platform Admin Center, selecting the appropriate environment, and saving the changes.

Q: What happens if I exceed my allocated credits?
A: If you exceed your allocated credits, you will enter an overage state where additional credits are consumed at a higher rate. You may also transfer credits from underutilized environments or purchase additional credits.

Q: Do unused AI credits roll over to the next month?
A: No, unused AI credits reset monthly and do not roll over to the next month.