Secretary of State Antony Blinken formally announced the establishment of a new cyber bureau at the State Department, to be headed by an ambassador-at-large. The Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy will address issues including cyber threats, global internet freedom, surveillance risks and working with democratic allied nations to set international norms and standards on emerging technologies. “We have a major stake in shaping the digital revolution that is happening around us," he said, "and making sure that it serves our people, protects our interests, boosts our competitiveness and upholds our values."
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- Secretary Blinken's Remarks on Modernizing American Diplomacyyoutube.com
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