Why I gave the world wide web away for free

Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the world wide web, explains why he gave it away for free in 1993, believing in a vision of a free and open internet for all. He expresses concern over the current state of the web, with large platforms exploiting user data and harmful algorithms affecting mental health. Berners-Lee advocates for a return to his original vision through initiatives like Solid, an open-source standard that gives users control over their data. He calls for urgent governance of AI to prevent the mistakes of social media monopolies from recurring and emphasizes the need for a Cern-like international body to drive AI research for the common good.