Two competing visions of the future of cyber governance presented at UN with views between “state sovereignty” backed by Russia and China, and “free, open and secure” backed by U.S. and its allies.
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Nicole Lindsey is a journalist and writer for more than 10 years, focusing on the intersection of technology, innovation and privacy. She has a background in information technology and has worked with various software companies and tech startups on their public relations and communications initiatives.
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