In the open letter, Berners-Lee laments the “concentration of power” on the Internet, which contradicts his original vision of a decentralized network.
He believes that over the last 10 years the internet has become a tool for “the interests of a few corporations”, which has undermined its values.
“The Internet was supposed to be a tool for human empowerment, but instead it contributed to its destruction,” Berners-Lee writes.
He points out two main problems: the concentration of power and the market for personal data. According to him, big companies are segmenting the network, exploiting users and using their data for targeted advertising.
The “father” of the Internet concluded: “The Internet did not meet his expectations.
Source: Ferra
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