Skype goes completely ad-free while getting new AI features

Skype is already used by many people for communication, but it’s set to become even more attractive in the near future as Microsoft moves to make extensive changes to the service.

Instead of integrating more ads—as the company has been doing with Windows—Skype will now be completely ad-free. According to an official forum post with release notes for Skype Insider, ads will be removed from all Skype channels and AI features are going to be added.

Skype without ads

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