DNW Podcast #103: Kieren McCarthy explains the “internet handover”

Why Russia and China aren’t regarding to take over the internet.

The U.S. is “giving away the internet”? Hardly. On today’s show, journalist Kieren McCarthy explains what the U.S. government plans to do with its role in the internet at the end of this month, why it will not affect free speech, and why we need not worry regarding Russia or China taking over the internet as a result. Kieren, who writes for The Register, has been covering ICANN for many years and even worked there for a while, so he brings a unique perspective to the conversation. Also, a review of the latest news counting GoDaddy, MMX, .NYC and more.

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