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Big Tech Accused of Abandoning the Open Internet
Original: TL;DR: This article explores how Big Tech has shifted from fostering an open internet to prioritizing its own metrics an
A Techdirt article argues that major technology companies have shifted from fostering an open internet to prioritizing their own metrics and incentives. It traces the evolution of the platform economy and highlights rising tensions as platforms increasingly serve their own growth targets rather than the broader online ecosystem.
Why now: Ongoing debate over whether dominant platforms are undermining the open web is drawing renewed attention.
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- TL;DR: This article explores how Big Tech has shifted from fostering an open internet to prioritizing its own metrics and incentives, highlighting the evolution of the platform economy amid rising tensions. https://www. techdirt.com/2026/10/19/the-me… · SuffolkLITLab@esq.social · 5
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