Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg reportedly has suggested either a buyout of Skype by Facebook, or a joint venture. Google reportedly has also held early talks for a joint venture with Skype.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Facebook and Google mull Skype deals
Facebook and Google both seem to be considering a tie-up with Skype, Reuters reports. The postponement of Skype's IPO might have something to do with that activity.
Gary Kim has been a digital infra analyst and journalist for more than 30 years, covering the business impact of technology, pre- and post-internet. He sees a similar evolution coming with AI. General-purpose technologies do not come along very often, but when they do, they change life, economies and industries.
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