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

Posted by BeauHD on 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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  1. Schedule an appointment without a calendar? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Last time I tried that I scheduled a bowling outing with by buds on my anniversary. Not smart. I'll stick to checking a calendar first.

    1. Re:Schedule an appointment without a calendar? by jellomizer · · Score: 2

      I think Microsoft will first need to improve its Exchange Calendars first to allow better booking ability. I get way too many emails asking about my availability.

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      If something is so important that you feel the need to post it on the internet... It probably isn't that important.
  2. And that's the end of that.... by Bearhouse · · 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...

    1. Re:And that's the end of that.... by swb · · Score: 4, Funny

      Microsoft, where innovation goes to die.

      And in Office 2018, a new feature will be enabled by default that will automatically destroy your calendar based on a Bayesian analysis of your email content.