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Tim Berners-Lee calls for universal internet access

The World Wide Web is 32 Today and Billions of People Still Don t Have Access to It

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Internet Founder Urges Push-Back Against Harvest-and-Hoard of Big Tech to Regain Control Over Data

Internet Founder Urges Push-Back Against Harvest-and-Hoard of Big Tech to Regain Control Over Data © Photo : Pixabay Sputnik International https://sputniknews.com/world/202103131082332945-internet-founder-urges-push-back-against-harvest-and-hoard-of-big-tech-to-regain-control-over-data/ Previously, English computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee, best known as the inventor of the World Wide Web, echoed the sentiments of regulators in saying too much power and personal data is in the hands of today’s tech giants like Google and Facebook. As the World Wide Web celebrated its 32nd birthday on 12 March, its creator, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, marked the occasion by weighing in on the challenges it s currently facing. In an interview for Reuters, Berners-Lee spoke of the growing dominance of internet giants, such as Google and Facebook, claiming their influence was a “fad” that won’t necessarily endure.

Tim Berners-Lee wants to see all young people given access to a fair and safe web

As the web turns 32, one third of young people still don t have internet access

As the web turns 32, one third of young people still don t have internet access CNET 3/12/2021 Katie Collins © Provided by CNET Creator of the web, Tim Berners-Lee. Oliver Berg/picture alliance via Getty Images As the web turns 32 this Friday, its creator Tim Berners-Lee has used his annual letter to draw attention to the way the digital divide affects young people around the world.  While we might assume young people now grow up as digital natives, Berners-Lee pointed to a 2020 report from the International Telecommunication Union, which points out that one third of young people around the world don t have access to the internet. Even when young people are able to get online, they are sometimes be forced off of platforms based on their negative experiences especially girls and those who belong to minority groups. The consequences of this affect everyone, said Berners-Lee.

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