Tim Berners-Lee changed the world 25 years ago. He made the World Wide Web available to all. Now he shares his vision for the future of the internet. | World Economic Forum

Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the world wide web, discusses internet freedom. = | World Economic Forum

The most influential inventor of the modern world, Sir Tim Berners-Lee famously shared his invention, the World Wide Web, for no commercial reward. In This Is For Everyone, he tells the intimate story of his iconic invention, providing a gripping, in-the-room account of the rise of the online world. As the rapid development of artificial intelligence heralds a new era of innovation, Berners-Lee provides the perfect guide to the crucial decisions ahead – and a rousing call for a more human approa

Tim Berners-Lee Invented the World Wide Web and Gave It Away for Free in 1993 The modern internet exists largely because Tim Berners-Lee chose not to profit from his invention. In 1993, he released the World Wide Web into the public domain—free for anyone to use, build upon, or improve. By refusing patents or licensing fees, he ensured that the web would remain open, decentralized, and universally accessible. This decision allowed innovation to explode—leading to websites, e-commerce, social med