The author argues that the modern web, particularly in 2026, has become significantly worse due to increased surveillance and the monopolistic control of search engines. They highlight how platforms like Neocities are struggling to maintain independent spaces amidst this landscape. The piece suggests a decline in user privacy and a homogenization of online experiences. AI
IMPACT Suggests AI-driven surveillance and search engine dominance are degrading the open web and user privacy.
RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing trends on the internet and AI's role in surveillance.
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