Marking the Web's 35th Birthday: An Open Letter

Marking the Web's 35th Birthday: An Open Letter

2/16/2025

notes

a call to take a stand against the concentration of power when it comes to forces behind the web, web content and web technology?

and by the father on the internet? i'm listening.

i've got mixed feelings about the solid protocol and about governing bodies. but sometimes a good enough step forward is better than waiting for something perfect.

with AI bots running rampant and those companies making deals to build higher walled gardens, the vision of the open web does feel on the defensive.

link

https://medium.com/@timberners_lee/marking-the-webs-35th-birthday-an-open-letter-ebb410cc7d42

summary

Sir Tim Berners-Lee reflects on the Web's 35th anniversary, addressing issues of power concentration, data exploitation, and the need for reform. He calls for collaboration, innovative solutions, and stronger accountability to create a more human-centered web.

tags

web ꞏ internet ꞏ Tim Berners-Lee ꞏ AI ꞏ data privacy ꞏ decentralization ꞏ digital ethics ꞏ Solid Protocol