the web invented itself,networks were already developing. Pick one.
2) It’s too easy for misinformation to spread on the web
That's just so loaded, it's not even funny. Hint: What's the difference between information and misinformation?
Answer ... NOTHING!
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“Today, most people find news and information on the web through just a handful of social media sites and search engines. These sites make more money when we click on the links they show us. And, they choose what to show us based on algorithms which learn from our personal data that they are constantly harvesting. The net result is that these sites show us content they think we’ll click on – meaning that misinformation, or ‘fake news’, which is surprising, shocking, or designed to appeal to our biases can spread like wildfire.”
This is complete bunk. If I google “global warming” I’m given Alarmist site after Alarmist site and misinformation as far as the eye can scroll.
“And through the use of data science and armies of bots, those with bad intentions can game the system to spread misinformation for financial or political gain.”
Now that makes sense: Google “global warming”.
After the WWW was created, lots of people share resources with others on big computers (the cloud), and move their personal data onto the cloud where lots of people access their data... and do it willingly.
Wake up, people! Keep your personal data, personal. You put it out there, you may be sorry someday. I like the Web. Use it, abuse it, but don't let it abuse you.
What about the endless misinformation the TV news media puts out 24/7?
I guess that’s A-OK.
Non-sequitur.