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The Week in Internet News: U.S Wants China-Free ‘Clean’ Internet
Technology
10 August 2020
The Week in Internet News: U.S Wants China-Free ‘Clean’ Internet
Scrubbing the Net: U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he wants a “clean” Internet free of Chinese apps...
Trump Signs Order Banning US Transactions With TikTok, WeChat in 45 Days
In the News
7 August 2020
Trump Signs Order Banning US Transactions With TikTok, WeChat in 45 Days
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The Week in Internet News: U.S. Lawmakers Skewer Big Tech Firms
Technology
3 August 2020
The Week in Internet News: U.S. Lawmakers Skewer Big Tech Firms
Attacking the big guys: During an antitrust hearing, U.S. lawmakers – both Democrats and Republicans – heaped criticism on...
The Week in Internet News: Looking for a Broadband Miracle in Rural Canada
Technology
27 July 2020
The Week in Internet News: Looking for a Broadband Miracle in Rural Canada
Creating a miracle: Residents of rural British Columbia, Canada, are pushing for better Internet access, with one resident saying...
The Week in Internet News: Hackers Target COVID-19 Research
Technology
20 July 2020
The Week in Internet News: Hackers Target COVID-19 Research
Hacking the research: Intelligence agencies from the U.S., U.K., and Canada have accused a Russian hacking group of targeting...
The Week in Internet News: Balloon-Based Internet Comes to Kenya
Technology
13 July 2020
The Week in Internet News: Balloon-Based Internet Comes to Kenya
Up, up and away: Google’s Project Loon, focused on providing Internet access with balloons floating in the stratosphere, has...
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Policy Paper
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly advancing technology, made possible by the Internet, that may soon have significant impacts...
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Infographic: Collaboration for a secure and resilient Internet
This infographic explains the idea that when it comes to Internet security and resilience, the traditional approach of just...
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Who Makes the Internet Work: The Internet Ecosystem
This paper offers a brief introduction to some of the Internet organizations and processes that shape naming and addressing,...