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Vint Cerf: Internet is a privilege, not a person

Vint Cerf, a pioneer of the internet, stated that the internet should not be considered a person but rather a privilege. During a Broadband Breakfast Live event, Cerf argued that accountability for societal problems stemming from online activities lies with the individuals who develop, utilize, and influence the internet's infrastructure and use. He emphasized that the internet itself is a tool, and its impact is determined by human actions. AI

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Vint Cerf: Internet is a privilege, not a person

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    "The internet is not a person. It's a privilege." — Vint Cerf During today's Broadband Breakfast Live, Vint Cerf challenged the idea of blaming "the internet" f

    "The internet is not a person. It's a privilege." — Vint Cerf During today's Broadband Breakfast Live, Vint Cerf challenged the idea of blaming "the internet" for society's problems. Instead, he argued that accountability belongs with the people who build, use, and shape it. What…