Event Brief
The internet was supposed to be free. What went wrong?
Filed: Mar 18, 2026 at 4:05 AM ET
Summary: Thirty years ago, the internet was seen as independent. Now, it's dominated by corporations. Were we deceived?
WHO: Luis von Ahn
WHAT: Discussion on the commercialization of the internet
WHEN: Mar 18, 2026 at 3:24 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To explore the shift from a free internet to corporate control
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