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Scholar Britt Paris advocates for community-controlled internet infrastructure

Britt Paris, an associate professor at Rutgers University, discusses the physical infrastructure of the internet and its implications for power and access. Her work, detailed in her book "Radical Infrastructure," explores alternatives to big tech monopolies, highlighting community-driven initiatives like NEMR that prioritize user control over internet services. Paris also touches on her involvement in advocating for educators' rights and her concerns about AI's impact on academic content. AI

IMPACT Discusses concerns about AI-generated information objects and their impact on academic content.

RANK_REASON This is a podcast interview discussing academic research and opinions on internet infrastructure and AI's impact on information.

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Scholar Britt Paris advocates for community-controlled internet infrastructure

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    Podcast: The Physical Politics of the Internet with Britt Paris

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