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Tim Berners-Lee has been anything but quiet in the past few days, making significant waves both in tech circles and the wider public eye. Kicking things off, Euronews just reported on November 21 that on the 35th anniversary of the World Wide Web, Berners-Lee made headlines by blaming algorithms for the toxic state of social media and insisting that companies could fix these issues with just a simple change to their coding. He argued persuasively that if social platforms are mathematically shown to polarize their users, government regulation should step in to protect society, especially the mental health of young people. To further combat the dysfunctions of today’s web, he’s championing his Solid Project—launched back in 2016—and his startup Inrupt, both aimed at giving individuals real control over their personal data, a theme that has been central to his recent public appearances.

This advocacy hasn’t only been in interviews. Just days ago, Berners-Lee was celebrated at the Commonwealth Club of California, taking home the prestigious 2025 Internet Archive Hero Award, as revealed by The New Yorker and the Internet Archive’s own press release. During the event, he participated in an illuminating discussion with Brewster Kahle about the importance of archiving the web and empowering users. The episode is now available on the Future Knowledge podcast, so you can hear Sir Tim speaking candidly in his own voice.

If you’re eager for more public spectacle, Berners-Lee took Sydney by storm earlier this month during his exclusive talk at the Sydney Opera House, diving into stories from his new memoir “This Is For Everyone.” He didn’t just reminisce; he mapped out his enduring belief that systems should be open and decentralized, and echoed his call for individuals—not corporations—to own and control their data. Tickets, notably, sold out fast as anticipation for his presence drew widespread attention.

Turning to the business scene, he’s got big plans for AI and data liberation. The Media Leader and Financial Times both reported that Berners-Lee is actively working with Inrupt to build “Charlie,” an intelligent agent using Solid tech to give users personalized, privacy-focused experiences. This is a direct challenge to big tech’s walled gardens, and he’s lobbying hard for international collaboration akin to CERN, to ensure AI benefits humanity rather than corporate profits—news India Today covered in depth.

Social media, surprisingly, has been more subdued. His official accounts have focused on promoting the Sydney and Oxford speaking events, sharing snippets from his new book, and re-emphasizing his signature line: “This is for everyone.” No fresh Twitter controversies or Instagram feuds—just the steady drumbeat of advocacy for responsible tech.

Finally, in a podcast-ready twist, Berners-Lee continues to warn that AI could disrupt the ad-funded web, as Search Engine Land highlighted. In a recent interview, he expressed concern that the decline of ad-driven models could upend how sites monetize, leaving future web viability in question.

So, whether it’s wrenching control from Silicon Valley, accepting major awards, or fighting for a future where data is personal, Tim Berners-Lee is not just resting on his laurels. He is actively rewriting his own legacy and maybe ours too. Thank you for tuning in—and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an update on Tim Berners-Lee. Search the term “Biography Flash” for more great biographies.

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