Tim Berners-Lee Invented the World Wide Web and Gave It Away for Free in 1993 The modern internet exists largely because Tim Berners-Lee chose not to profit from his invention. In 1993, he released the World Wide Web into the public domain—free for anyone to use, build upon, or improve. By refusing patents or licensing fees, he ensured that the web would remain open, decentralized, and universally accessible. This decision allowed innovation to explode—leading to websites, e-commerce, social med

Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the world wide web, discusses internet freedom. = | World Economic Forum