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Connecting the Second Half of the World to a Better Web

Web Summit via YouTube

Overview

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Explore the vision for connecting the remaining half of the world's population to a better internet in this thought-provoking Web Summit talk featuring Web Foundation's Tim Berners-Lee and Google.org's Jacquelline Fuller. Delve into the progress made in global connectivity, the importance of internet access as a basic right, and the challenges that lie ahead. Learn about initiatives like the Contract for the Web and efforts to address gender inequality in technology. Gain insights into emerging technologies such as Solid, AI, and machine learning, and their potential impact on the future of the web. Receive valuable career advice from industry leaders and discover how you can contribute to creating a more inclusive and accessible digital world.

Syllabus

Introduction
What are the causes for celebration
The Contract for the Web
Gender Inequality
Solid
AI ML
Career advice
Call to action

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