Microsoft Buys AI-Powered Scheduling App Genee (thestack.com)

Posted by BeauHD on Tuesday August 23, 2016 @10:00PM from the artificial-intelligence dept.

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Stack: Microsoft has announced that it has completed its acquisition of artificial intelligence-based scheduling app Genee for an undisclosed amount. The app, which was launched in beta last year, uses natural language processing tools and decision-making algorithms to allow users to schedule appointments without having to consult a calendar. Prior to the acquisition, Genee supported scheduling across Facebook, Twitter, Skype, email, and via SMS. From September 1, Genee will close its own service and will officially join Microsoft, supposedly the Office 365 team. Microsoft believes the addition will help it "further [its] ambition to bring intelligence into every digital experience."

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And that's the end of that.... by Bearhouse · 2016-08-23 22:56 · Score: 4, Insightful

As the innovative, entrepreneurial founders will soon leave in the face of crushing politics and bureaucracy, while what could have been a helpful cross-platform tool (for those with zero clue about privacy) will be crippled to "work" only with MS products...