JOURNAL ARTICLE

Your data, your control.

  • Published In: New Scientist, 2025, v. 268, n. 3567. P. 3 1 of 2

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article discusses the concept of "enshittification," a term coined by Cory Doctorow, which describes the decline in user experience on popular websites and apps as they prioritize shareholder profits over user satisfaction. Tim Berners-Lee, the creator of the World Wide Web, expresses concern that users do not control their own data, leading to a reliance on a few tech giants that often degrade their services. He proposes the idea of "data pods," which would allow users to store their personal data and share it selectively, enabling them to switch platforms without losing their information. Berners-Lee suggests that achieving widespread adoption of data pods may require government intervention to reduce the power of large tech companies. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Scientist. 2025/11, Vol. 268, Issue 3567, p3
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0262-4079
  • DOI:10.1016/s0262-4079(25)01760-9
  • Accession Number:188968498
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