It’s 30 years today since Tim Berners-Lee submitted a proposal for what would become the World Wide Web. The inventor has said that while he feels…
It’s 30 years today since Tim Berners-Lee submitted a proposal for what would become the World Wide Web. The inventor has said that while he feels the web was a force for good for its first 15 years, he now thinks action is required to prevent a ‘downward plunge to a dysfunctional future.’
Berners-Lee said that the 30th anniversary was a time to reflect on both the positives and negatives…
He made the comments in an interview with the BBC.
I think it’s been a force for good for the first 15 [years], and right now it’s really in the balance. I’m very concerned about nastiness and misinformation spreading. I think with a mid-course correction, the ‘contract for the web’ is about: let’s all stop this downward plunge to a dysfunctional future.
The ‘contract for the web‘ refers to an initiative backed by Berners-Lee to ‘establish clear norms, laws and standards that underpin the web.’ It calls for action by governments, companies and individuals alike.
Governments Will:
Ensure everyone can connect to the internet so that anyone, no matter who they are or where they live, can participate actively online.
