Sir Tim Berners-Lee: A Battle for the Soul of the Internet (2026)

The web's inventor, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, is on a mission to reclaim the internet's original spirit. In an interview, he reveals his ongoing battle to restore the web's democratic essence, which he believes has been compromised by commercial interests and monopolies. Berners-Lee's concern stems from the web's evolution into a tool that, in his eyes, has become too profit-driven and addictive, with a dark corner optimised for nastiness and surveillance. He advocates for a more human-centric approach, emphasising collaboration and compassion, and proposes a new data-holding system called Solid to empower users and shift the web's power dynamics.