Evolution of the Internet

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What is the origin of the World Wide Web (Web)?

  • It was developed by a single individual in the 1990s
  • It evolved from an early version of the Internet
  • It emerged from Hypertext Markup Language and transfer protocol (correct)
  • It originated from a collaboration between multiple technology companies

What new challenges did the Internet raise related to free speech?

  • Control of hate speech, spam, and libel (correct)
  • Enforcement of international copyright laws
  • Monitoring of commercial advertisements and endorsements
  • Regulation of political speech and propaganda

What capability did computers and the Internet enhance?

  • Seamless integration of different operating systems
  • Improved graphical user interface design
  • Ability to deal with huge amounts of data swiftly (correct)
  • Enhanced virtual reality experiences

What was the initial belief about computer infrastructure?

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What brought about a significant change in computer dynamics?

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The Origin of the World Wide Web

  • The World Wide Web (Web) was invented by British computer scientist Sir Tim Berners-Lee in 1989
  • The Web was created to facilitate the sharing and linking of information over the Internet

Impact on Free Speech

  • The Internet raised new challenges related to free speech, including issues of online censorship, hate speech, and information control

Enhanced Capability

  • Computers and the Internet greatly enhanced the capability of rapid global communication and information exchange

Initial Belief about Computer Infrastructure

  • Initially, it was believed that computer infrastructure would be centralized and controlled by a few large corporations

Significant Change in Computer Dynamics

  • The widespread adoption of personal computers and the Internet brought about a significant change in computer dynamics, shifting from centralized control to decentralized, user-driven networks

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