The Internet, once widely accessible and free, is becoming increasingly unequal. With the rise of paid search engines and premium AI services, those who can afford them gain faster, better access to information—creating a digital divide. Wealthy individuals and researchers now have an advantage over others, shifting from the earlier era of equal access through libraries and basic connectivity. This trend marks a departure from the open Internet we once knew.
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