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New accord sets democratic norms for internet

A new agreement among 60 governments aims to establish a code of practice for how democratic countries should engage to ensure a free and open internet.

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks in the White House
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks in the White House (AN/Cameron Smith)

WASHINGTON (AN) — A new agreement among 60 governments aims to establish a code of practice for how democratic countries should engage to ensure a free and open internet that upholds human rights and fundamental freedoms.

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday announced the creation of the Declaration for the Future of the Internet, a three-page non-binding agreement.

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