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    1. Beyond just what these organizations do, though, we can remember how much the open web matters.

      It's easy to be skeptic about new technology and critique the negative impacts it can have on society. However, I think that the open web allows individuals to gain access to a wider range of information. It also allows individuals to feel a sense of belonging based on the communities of knowledge they interact with, but also share information to. Finally, its resources like these that allow information to be shared globally and allow for us to live in a society where information can be provided within a matter of minutes.

    2. Independent media based on open formats, like podcasts, are also under siege as platforms like Apple's podcasts move to closed infrastructure which means that content creators are now required to work with Apple's approved partners.

      The idea that podcasts and creators are being limited on what type of content is produced can lower the authenticity of content being shared. For instance, creators overtime will feel a sense of control over their content and may be forced to fit into a mold that is in line with the big companies they are signed to or approved to work with. In addition, this raises issues on creator rights and can impact creativity in a negative way.

    3. Meanwhile, Wikipedia's human traffic has dropped significantly

      The article suggests that AI content is pulled from many resources without consent of the original content creator or individual. The information shared also becomes a blend of all resources, making it extremely difficult to understand the validity in information but also where the original content comes from. Information on Wikipedia has always faced the same issues as AI platforms, where the validity of information has been questionable. Does this mean that any platform to come out will face similar objections of providing the truth to viewers?