The document discusses the future of data and access to information. It notes that while the internet has enabled more access to information, less than a quarter of people globally have internet access. It argues that making data access fast, cheap, and ubiquitous worldwide would be an important challenge. The document also discusses how emerging technologies may improve access, such as mobile phones and cloud computing, but connectivity issues still exist in some areas. Overall it frames increased access to data and information as empowering and beneficial.