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U.S. Internet Control Decision Criticized

An AP newswire article, via Advanced IP Pipeline:

A decision by the U.S. to retain oversight of the computers that control Internet traffic drew harsh criticism about the lack of independence it could mean for the free-flowing, anything-goes communication network.

"This seems like an extension of American security in the aftermath of 9-11,'' said John Strand, a Copenhagen-based technology consultant. "People will ask: 'Do the Americans want to control the Internet?'''

The United States announced the move Thursday, publishing a four-paragraph statement online, saying that it would retain -- indefinitely -- oversight of the computers that control traffic on the Internet, instead of gradually releasing control to an international body, as some countries have favored.

posted by Fergie @ 7/01/2005 11:39:00 AM