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Salesforce.com has confirmed it has acquired AI startup MetaMind on undisclosed terms. MetaMind focuses on developing deep learning technology "to simplify, improve and automate decision making" for businesses. It was founded by Richard Socher in mid 2014, following a PhD at Stanford. Socher now describes himself as Chief …

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  1. rboote

    Time Frame

    A smart acquisition by Salesforce, no doubt, but the time frame for discontinuation seems really short. Paid users have less than 2 months to implement a transition plan? I understand the need to redirect attention to integration into the main Salesforce platform but it's a shame that existing users are put under such a short time frame.

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  2. allthecoolshortnamesweretaken

    "MetaMind focuses on developing deep learning technology "to simplify, improve and automate decision making" for businesses."

    Maybe MetaMind can come up with some decisions that lead to Salesforce actually turning a profit? That would be one impressive AI.

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