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18 Jan 2025
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The open web isn't dying. We're killing it

Julien Genestoux thinks the open web needs netizens. I agree – and in 2026, that's indistinguishable from citizenry.

02 Apr 2026

An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists’ work

"Nota shut down its news sites after Axios and Poynter found dozens of plagiarized quotes, phrases and photos."

02 Apr 2026

LinkedIn Is Illegally Searching Your Computer

LinkedIn is using invasive techniques to fingerprint your browser. Together with its understanding of your identity and professional history, it has the ingredients for an incredibly detailed profile.

02 Apr 2026
Surf demonstrating the RollingStone Politics, Oregonian, and Filmfeed feeds.

Surf demonstrates the power of the open social web

Flipboard's browser for the open social web is out for web users today.

02 Apr 2026
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