AI: Azure Bot Service, Language Understanding

Announcing the General Availability of Azure Bot Service and Language Understanding, enabling developers to build better conversational bots | Blog | Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Azure Bot Service and Microsoft Cognitive Services Language Understanding (LUIS) are both generally available.

"Azure Bot Service enables developers to create conversational interfaces on multiple channels while Language Understanding (LUIS) helps developers create customized natural interactions on any platform for any type of application, including bots."