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Facebook To Launch Video Chat System Powered By Skype

LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Facebook CEO and President Mark Zuckerberg announced Wednesday that the popular social networking site is launching a video messaging system powered by Skype.

The new feature will also have a group chat function.

Facebook had only said Zuckerberg would be announcing "something awesome" Wednesday.

Wednesday's announcement comes a week after the launch of Google Plus, which is only available by invitation.

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