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Discussion on: What have been the broken promises of computer technology?

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Nathan Tamez • Edited

It’s hard to say as computer technology is in a state of constant flux and has a hyper rate of evolution. But I would say,

  1. Moore's law (now that transistors are getting extremely small, may have a solution in the future, tho)
  2. General / Sentient AI (by the early 21st century , may be achieved by the mid 21st century)
  3. And lastly but most importantly the lack of access to a free and open Internet as a human Right. There are too many place in the world which lack internet access entirely or restricted access. The biggest blow to a free and open internet is not China (although pretty bad) but Article 13 of the The European Union Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market .

EDIT: In my original comment I said the biggest blow to internet freedom was the EU but I had meant Article 13 The European Union Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market.
Sorry for any confusion.🤦‍♂️

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I'm curious, how is the EU blocking free/open Internet?

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Nathan Tamez

Laws like ‘article 13’ , although not directly affecting open and free internet access, could lead to strong more extreme laws which will affect open and free internet. As there is no strong opposition to these laws, also these laws have affects outside the EU borders. It may well be the beginning of over regulation.