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Web Inventor Warns of Commercialism, Advocates User Control

1/28/2026

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Sir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web, warned that the Web is now dominated by commercial interests and harmful content.
During his visit to Australia, he promotes the Solid data protocol to empower users to control their data.
He advocates a collaborative scientific approach to artificial intelligence and warns that unchecked AI development poses significant risks.
Berners-Lee remains hopeful that a more compassionate and user-focused internet can emerge.

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Sir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web, warned that the Web is now dominated by commercial interests and harmful content.
During his visit to Australia, he promotes the Solid data protocol to empower users to control their data.
He advocates a collaborative scientific approach to artificial intelligence and warns that unchecked AI development poses significant risks.
Berners-Lee remains hopeful that a more compassionate and user-focused internet can emerge.