The US is used to being a dominating force in the world -- this is true in sport, politics, economics, and many other areas -- but the European Commission thinks there should be less US influence over the internet. There are concerns about the level of control the United States has over the technologies and protocols that underpin the internet. One area for concern is ICANN which operates on behalf of the US government yet exerts control over procedures that have global effects. There is also concern that Europe does not currently have enough sway over the internet. Neelie Kroes,… [Continue Reading]
Reported by betanews 7 hours ago.
The US is used to being a dominating force in the world -- this is true in sport, politics, economics, and many other areas -- but the European Commission thinks there should be less US influence over the internet. There are concerns about the level of control the United States has over the technologies and protocols that underpin the internet. One area for concern is ICANN which operates on behalf of the US government yet exerts control over procedures that have global effects. There is also concern that Europe does not currently have enough sway over the internet. Neelie Kroes,… [Continue Reading]
Reported by betanews 7 hours ago.