Berners-Lee's observations are in line with research conducted by Freedom House, which found that the level of freedom on the internet has been deteriorating in recent years. "Disinformation and propaganda disseminated online have poisoned the public sphere. The unbridled collection of personal data has broken down traditional notions of privacy.
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