We need a web that is open, neutral, and free from censorship and surveillance.
Analysis
The statement aligns with Berners-Lee's long-standing advocacy for net neutrality, digital rights, and an open web. His 2014 Web Summit remarks emphasized these principles, as documented in multiple reports and transcripts. There is no evidence contradicting this attribution.
Background
Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web, has consistently championed an open internet, opposing censorship and mass surveillance. The Web Summit is a major technology conference where such topics are frequently discussed.
Verdict summary
Tim Berners-Lee did advocate for an open, neutral web free from censorship and surveillance in his 2014 Web Summit speech.
Sources consulted
— Web Summit 2014 official coverage (https://websummit.com)
— Tim Berners-Lee's blog and public statements (https://webfoundation.org)
— Media reports on the 2014 speech (e.g., The Guardian, Wired)