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Is It Legal to Browse the Dark Web? Myths, Facts, and How to Access It Safely

You've probably heard of the dark web, but what's actually on it? These 5 tips can help you explore the dark web using Tails, Tor, and a VPN, assuming you actually want to go see.
Silicon Republic

As sites attempt to block AI crawlers, is the ‘open web’ closing?

Tai Neilson expores how the 'open web' is potentially being made inaccessible by companies looking to profit off of data and the AI wave.
ExtremeTech

All About the Dark Web—And How to Use It

The internet you know—the one you're surfing to read this article—is just the tip of the iceberg. Beneath the surface lies the dark web: a hidden layer of the internet that's invisible to most users, ...
InfoWorld

3 visions for the future of the Internet

The semantic web, Web 3.0, and Web3 are three guiding ideas shaping the future of the Internet. Here's how they come together, bonded by technologies like blockchain, generative AI, and HTMX. The ...
CNET

Home Internet, Simplified: Here's Everything You Need to Know (but Were Too Afraid to Ask)

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...
PBS

Using the internet in Russia can be frustrating, complicated and dangerous

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — YouTube videos that won’t load. A visit to a popular independent media website that produces only a blank page. Cellphone internet connections that are down for hours or days.
CNET

Does the Internet Have an Environmental Impact? Yes, Actually. And It’s Getting Bigger

From data centers to AI to 5G internet, how we use the internet has a much bigger effect on our Earth than we might imagine. Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all ...