In a bid to restore his creation's original intent, Sir Tim Berners-Lee believes it's never too late to reform the internet. The inventor of the World Wide Web has launched a "battle for the soul" of the web, arguing that the current state of the internet is "optimised for nastiness". The web was initially designed to be free and accessible by everyone, but over time, commercial interests have taken over.
Berners-Lee blames the proliferation of social media platforms, particularly those run by companies like Facebook and Google, for creating a "toxic" online environment. He believes that these platforms are driven by profit rather than serving the public interest, and that this has led to problems such as the spread of misinformation and the exploitation of user data.
In response, Berners-Lee is advocating for a new approach to building the internet, one that prioritizes user control and agency over corporate interests. He believes that this can be achieved through the development of "Solid" pods - secure containers for individual data that allow users to choose what they share with others.
The inventor also warns about the dangers of unchecked AI development, suggesting that we are "very far from a Cern for AI" where scientists can come together to regulate its use. Instead, he fears that AI is being developed in isolation by large corporations without sufficient oversight.
To address these issues, Berners-Lee is calling on governments and tech companies to work together to create a more equitable and sustainable internet. He will be speaking at various events across Australia this month, promoting his vision for a better internet and encouraging others to join the fight to reclaim it.
Berners-Lee blames the proliferation of social media platforms, particularly those run by companies like Facebook and Google, for creating a "toxic" online environment. He believes that these platforms are driven by profit rather than serving the public interest, and that this has led to problems such as the spread of misinformation and the exploitation of user data.
In response, Berners-Lee is advocating for a new approach to building the internet, one that prioritizes user control and agency over corporate interests. He believes that this can be achieved through the development of "Solid" pods - secure containers for individual data that allow users to choose what they share with others.
The inventor also warns about the dangers of unchecked AI development, suggesting that we are "very far from a Cern for AI" where scientists can come together to regulate its use. Instead, he fears that AI is being developed in isolation by large corporations without sufficient oversight.
To address these issues, Berners-Lee is calling on governments and tech companies to work together to create a more equitable and sustainable internet. He will be speaking at various events across Australia this month, promoting his vision for a better internet and encouraging others to join the fight to reclaim it.
with Sir Tim Berners-Lee's 
new plan! The web was meant 2 b free & open 4 everyone 
, but now it feels like a playground 4 big corps 
. Social media is toxic 
, and we need change 
. I love the idea of Solid pods 
, where users can control their own data 
. We gotta get governments & tech companies 2 work together 
to make the internet more equitable & sustainable 
. And AI regulation? 
it's about time! We need more transparency & oversight 
. Berners-Lee is a hero 
, and I'm excited 2 hear him speak out in Australia 
this month! The battle for the soul of the web has begun 
, and I'm all in 
!
just thinkin' about it... we gotta take back control of our online lives 
. Berners-Lee's right, social media's got us in a toxic cycle 
. I mean, who needs all that data bein' harvested and sold? 
We need to start prioritizin' user safety over corporate profits 
. And AI development... gotta be more transparent about how it's gonna shape our future 
, not just of the web, but of our values too 
, I'm all about that user control life! I mean, what's up with these social media platforms just collecting our data like we're nothing? 
It's like they think we're just free users or something 
Maybe one day we'll have an internet where our data is actually secure and we can trust what we see online... 
! It's crazy how far back we've strayed from the original idea of a free and open internet. The way Facebook and Google have taken over, it's like they're sucking all the life out of it. And don't even get me started on AI, I'm getting a little spooked 
. We need to take back the internet and make it a better place for everyone.
so many ppl are just rushin into developin AI without thinkin about the consequences... it's a bit scary, ya know? 
I'm totally down for Berners-Lee's 'battle for the soul' of the web! 
I love the idea of these "Solid" pods - that's like having control over your own digital kingdom, you know? 
It's about time we took back our internet from the corporate overlords! 
Plus, AI is just too scary if we don't have some regulation in place... I mean, who wants a robot running amok without human oversight? 
Anyway, kudos to Berners-Lee for speaking up and inspiring change. 
solid pods sound like a great idea tho - it's about time we take back control over our own data