<ul><li>Decentralized systems tend to centralize around a few major providers like Gmail, Exchange/Hotmail, and Yahoo due to security and spam filtering needs.</li><li>Concerns are raised regarding the control wielded by Google and Apple over device applications and AI systems that filter information on screens, potentially leading to illiberal outcomes.</li><li>The need for diversity in choices for users prompts the call for the development of open alternative systems to counter the dominance of Google and Apple.</li><li>Proposals include the formation of an organization like Mobilla to create privacy-focused alternatives and standardize interfaces to rival the major tech players in the market.</li></ul>

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