The 'Father of the Internet' is finally retiring 14.2%
TechCrunch - By Tim Fernholz - 7/1/2026, 3:15 AM
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Vinton Cerf will step down from his role as Google’s chief internet evangelist next week, marking the conclusion of one of the most influential careers in technology history. While speaking via video feed at the Open Frontier conference hosted by the Laude Institute, Cerf was recognized by Dave Patterson, the UC Berkeley professor best... more