Microsoft acquired Semantic Machines, developers of fundamental, next generation conversational AI technology, in May 2018. Semantic Machine's uses the power of machine learning to enable users to discover, access and interact with information and services in a much more natural way, and with significantly less effort. Combining Semantic Machines' technology with Microsoft's own AI advances, will deliver powerful, natural and more productive user experiences that will take conversational computing to a new level. For more information about the Semantic Machines acquisition visit: https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2018/05/20/microsoft-acquires-semantic-machines-advancing-the-state-of-conversational-ai/