Microsoft Knowledge Exploration

Overview

Microsoft Knowledge Exploration is a research initiative from Microsoft Research exploring technologies that allow users to access and query information from various sources (structured and unstructured) using natural language. The project aims to overcome the limitations of keyword-based search and complex query languages by building a platform that understands user intent expressed in natural language.

Key aspects involve advanced natural language processing (NLP) techniques to interpret user questions, identify relevant entities and relationships, and translate these into executable queries across different data types. The goal is to create more intuitive and powerful interfaces for data exploration and information retrieval, potentially informing future Microsoft products in areas like search, data analytics, and conversational AI.