https://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-to-acquire-chatbot-startup-as-it-pushes-for-responsible-ai/

Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Microsoft and XOXCO didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

The buyout could help Microsoft make AI more available and accessible. This corresponds to the company's other blog post published on Wednesday that shares Microsoft's guidelines for making responsible conversational AI.