The concept of the open Web is under greater threat than ever before, Google cofounder Sergey Brin said during a recent interview. The threat is a combination of increased attempts by governments to control the Web, the entertainment industry’s efforts to crack down on piracy, and the rise of walled gardens such as those controlled by Facebook and Apple, which restrict what software can be released on their platforms, Brin said. Brin’s comments drew mixed responses from observers.
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Sergey Brin Pounds Fists Against Walled Gardens
Posted by: Richard Adhikari April 16, 2012 11:25 AMThe concept of the open Web is under greater threat than ever before, Google cofounder Sergey Brin said during a recent interview. The threat is a combination of increased attempts by governments to control the Web, the entertainment industry’s efforts to crack down on piracy, and the rise of walled gardens such as those controlled by Facebook and Apple, which restrict what software can be released on their platforms, Brin said. Brin’s comments drew mixed responses from observers.