SwiftKey acquired by Microsoft, $250 million

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3429670/Microsoft-buys-AI-firm-SwiftKey-250-million-Predictive-technology-help-make-Cortana-assistant-accurate.html

"The London-based start-up behind the app has been brought into the Microsoft fold in a deal worth an estimated $250 million (£174m).

Microsoft is believed to have a keen interest in the firm's artificial intelligence research, including its recently launched Neural Alpha app, which could make its Cortana assistant more accurate."

We’re excited to announce an important milestone on SwiftKey’s journey. As of today, we have agreed to join the Microsoft family.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our mission is to enhance interaction between people and technology. We think these are a perfect match, and we believe joining Microsoft is the right next stage in our journey.

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