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Microsoft has invested in Builder.ai, a London-based startup that helps companies create applications without any coding experience. The software allows anyone from tech-shy artists to design professionals with limited programming experience to develop and manage apps. Through a strategic partnership, Microsoft plans to integrate Builder.ai's AI assistant Natasha into its Teams video and chat software to let customers build business apps within the platform. The collaboration will give Builder.ai and its clients access to Microsoft's Azure suite of cloud tools, including a set of AI services it offers through a tie-up with U.S. startup OpenAI.