Skype
Coverage of Skype in the Nexus archive.
- The CEO of $1.2 billion learning platform Preply says it all started with his online search for an English tutor
Kirill Bigai, CEO of Preply, developed the $1.2 billion learning platform after his personal search for an English tutor via Skype. The company and cofounder Dmytro Voloshyn started in Kyiv, Ukraine, enduring years of financial hardship while working side jobs to bootstrap the operation. Today, the platform connects learners across 180 countries and more than 90 languages.
- Epstein’s personal assistant says he ‘violently raped’ her — and even abused her behind bars
Jeffrey Epstein's personal assistant, Sarah Kellen, testified that he 'violently raped' her and abused her via Skype while he was in prison for sex crimes. Kellen was referred to as Epstein's 'lieutenant' and a potential co-conspirator in his 2007 case.
- Estonia offers free ChatGPT accounts to school children
Estonia will provide schoolchildren with free ChatGPT accounts to support educational use of AI. Teachers use chatbots for role-playing scenarios and improving AI-written essays, reflecting a broader trend of integrating AI into education. The move echoes past initiatives like Sweden’s computer distribution and Estonia’s 1996 'Tiger Leap' policy, which contributed to the success of companies like Bolt, Skype, and Wise.