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The Future of Web Technologies and Their Implications for the Digital Society

The Future of Web Technologies and Their Implications for the Digital Society
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Author(s): Prianto Roito Siregar (Universitas Esa Unggul, Indonesia)and Binastya Anggara Sekti (Universitas Esa Unggul, Indonesia)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 30
Source title: Impact of Web Technologies on Digital Transformation
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Arnaldo Santos (Universidade Aberta, Portugal)and Henrique S. Mamede (Universidade Aberta, Portugal)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-5167-4.ch011

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Abstract

The development of web technology from Web 1.0 to Web 5.0 has revolutionized the way humans interact digitally, influencing identity, autonomy, employment, government, education, and culture. The modern web is now intelligent, contextual, and emotional, powered by AI, IoT, blockchain, and quantum computing. Digital identities are evolving towards decentralized models such as Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI), while governance is beginning to implement Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). The world of work is changing through the gig economy and the token economy, although it comes with challenges in the form of digital divides and algorithmic manipulation. Education and cultural preservation are also digitized through adaptive learning and immersive technology. With this great opportunity also arises the issue of ethics, digital rights, and the need for inclusive and visionary policies. The web of the future must be not only smart, but also fair, ethical, and humane.

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