Technology · 1 July 2026

The 'Father of Internet' is finally retiring

Vinton Cerf, co-creator of the internet's core communication rules, is stepping down next week from his role as Google's chief internet evangelist. The 83-year-old helped develop TCP/IP protocols in the 1970s, which allow computer networks to talk to each other. He predicts the rise of AI will push tech companies towards new standardised communication protocols.

By BriefTea Editorial · 1 July 2026 at 5:22

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