"Tech Executive Warns of Stagnating Web Innovation, Compares to Post-1970s Space Exploration"

Robert Blumofe, CTO of Akamai, warns that web innovation may stagnate in the next 35 years, comparing it to the aerospace industry post-1970s, while acknowledging the potential for AI advancements. Others, such as Chintan Patel of Cisco and Brennan Smith of Ookla, believe that technological development is countering any plateau in innovation, with AI fueling a new era of creativity and experiences. Tim Berners-Lee predicts a future with personal AI assistants and greater data ownership, potentially leading to the breakup of big tech firms.