"He [Kahle] noted that libraries historically tend to grow in societies that prioritize education and decline in societies where power is being concentrated, and he’s worried about where the US is headed. That makes it hard to predict if IA—or any library project—will be supported in the long term."
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Internet Archive’s legal fights are over, but its founder mourns what was lost (November 3, 2025)
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