Dave Farber has passed away
3 months ago
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- David J. Farber, known as the 'grandfather of the Internet,' passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 91 in Tokyo.
- He was a Distinguished Professor at Keio University and Co-Director of the Keio Cyber Civilization Research Center (CCRC).
- Farber had a prolific career, including roles at Bell Labs, Rand Corporation, and as Chief Technologist of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.
- He was an active board member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and a proficient pilot.
- Farber is survived by his son Manny, daughter-in-law Mei Xu, and grandsons Nate and Sam Farber.
- An online remembrance will be held by the IP-Asia community on February 9, 2026.