Skype is getting infused with conversational "bots"

Microsoft is hoping to make Skype conversations a bit smarter by injecting then with artificial intelligence. At its Build 2016 conference, Microsoft demonstrated how Cortana, along with other third-party "bots," can provide more information and potential actions as part of Skype messaging. As a basic example, Cortana will highlight key parts of a conversation, which users can tap on to pull up more information. During any conversation, users will also be able to pull up a private AI chat window, where they can talk to Cortana and other bots. Say for instance that you're talking to someone about an upcoming event.