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Core internet projects reportedly maintained by just one or two people

Original: 🛠️ El gigante con pies de barro que apoya a la web. Se reveló recientemente que proyectos fundamentales para el funciona

A report circulating on social media warns that fundamental projects keeping the global internet running are maintained by only one or two individuals, calling the situation a giant with feet of clay. Commenters contrast this fragile infrastructure with the billions being poured into AI startups, arguing that critical digital foundations are chronically underfunded and undervalued.

Why now: Concern over how little support and funding critical internet infrastructure receives compared to AI investment

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