Skype is one of the most important examples in the history of digital communication. It began as a disruptive platform that changed how people made international calls, held video conversations, and stayed connected across borders. For many users, Skype made global communication feel simple, affordable, and personal. It reduced the cost of distance and became part of everyday language. People did not only “make a video call”; they often said they would “Skype.” This cultural

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Author: A. Keller Affiliation: Independent Researcher Abstract Artificial intelligence is often discussed as if it began with ChatGPT. In public conversation, the release of ChatGPT in November 2022 is frequently treated as the start of the AI era. This view is understandable because ChatGPT made advanced AI visible, usable, and emotionally immediate for millions of people. Yet it is historically inaccurate. Artificial intelligence as a field is usually traced back to the D