Tim Berners-Lee
What is the semantic web?

What is the semantic web?
Another idea from the inventor of the web, but what does it mean for the rest of us?
8 Jun 2022
Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee launches Solid privacy platform for enterprises 

Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee launches Solid privacy platform for enterprises
Solid’s early adopters include the BBC, NHS and NatWest Bank
9 Nov 2020
Tim Berners-Lee: How we can win back the web

Tim Berners-Lee: How we can win back the web
The public must reject misinformation and keep control of their own data
13 Mar 2017
Tim Berners-Lee sets out vision for the web in 2050

Tim Berners-Lee sets out vision for the web in 2050
The World Wide Web creator calls on internet users to defend net neutrality and create a more democratic web
8 Oct 2014
Tim Berners-Lee says freedom of internet under threat

Tim Berners-Lee says freedom of internet under threat
The inventor of the world wide web says governments and corporations are risking our rights
29 Sep 2014
The worldwide web at 25: business' window on the world

The worldwide web at 25: business' window on the world
What are businesses making of an invention many CIOs dismissed as a gimmick?
13 Mar 2014
The web at 25: Where next?

The web at 25: Where next?
As the world wide web celebrates its birthday, Simon takes stock of what's happened so far, and the big tests ahead...
12 Mar 2014
Why is an open data policy so important?

Why is an open data policy so important?
Following Tim Berners-Lee’s quest to open up data, we take a look at why it’s important the UK government gets a formal policy in place.
18 Dec 2013
Tim Berners-Lee criticises surveillance agencies 

Tim Berners-Lee criticises surveillance agencies
Inventor of World Wide Web brands decision “appalling and foolish."
7 Nov 2013
UK government data is most open

UK government data is most open
Sir Tim Berners-Lee unveils a report into open data which suggests the UK's policy performing best.
31 Oct 2013
Berners-Lee to provide internet access to world's poorest 

Berners-Lee to provide internet access to world's poorest
World Wide Web pioneer teams up with UK Government and tech giants to open up internet access to developing nations.
8 Oct 2013
Tim Berners-Lee hits out at PRISM

Tim Berners-Lee hits out at PRISM
Creator of world wide web calls NSA programme “deeply concerning”
10 Jun 2013
Berners-Lee predicts new internet revolution

Berners-Lee predicts new internet revolution
The "father of the web" sets out his vision for the future of the online world.
25 Apr 2012
Berners-Lee slams Facebook over data openness

Berners-Lee slams Facebook over data openness
Web pioneer says users should get their data back from Facebook.
18 Apr 2012
Berners-Lee: Twitter should be more 'sophisticated'

Berners-Lee: Twitter should be more 'sophisticated'
The founder of the World Wide Web claims the microblogging service is no place for 'reasoned discussion.'
24 May 2011
Berners-Lee: Cuts no excuse to cut back data

Berners-Lee: Cuts no excuse to cut back data
The founder of the World Wide Web criticises US claims open data sites need to be cut back due to costs.
19 Apr 2011
Week in review: IE9, net neutrality and 100Mbps broadband!

Week in review: IE9, net neutrality and 100Mbps broadband!
This week, Microsoft launched IE9, there was something of a stalemate in a net neutrality debate and Virgin boasted about its 100Mbps broadband.
18 Mar 2011
Berners-Lee argues net neutrality case

Berners-Lee argues net neutrality case
Sir Tim Berners-Lee pushes his pro-net neutrality argument during a Government-held roundtable.
17 Mar 2011
Berners-Lee questions Apple and Facebook openness

Berners-Lee questions Apple and Facebook openness
Tim Berners-Lee has warned of various threats facing the web, emphasising the need for open standards.
22 Nov 2010
Gordon Brown takes leading role on the web

Gordon Brown takes leading role on the web
The former UK Prime Minister uses his connections to democratise broadband.
6 Sep 2010
Berners-Lee: Open data a ‘crucial tool’ during tough times

Berners-Lee: Open data a ‘crucial tool’ during tough times
Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Professor Nigel Shadbolt may have been gracious about the loss of funding for the Institute of Web Science but they are fighti…
26 May 2010
Tim Berners Lee gets $30 million for web studies

Tim Berners Lee gets $30 million for web studies
The Government has allocated millions to create an Institute for Web Science.
22 Mar 2010
Tim Berners-Lee unveils government data site

Tim Berners-Lee unveils government data site
The web inventor is set to launch a new government data site today.
21 Jan 2010