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Why did the government become involved in the information superhighway?

a. to keep service affordable
b. to protect privacy and property rights
c. to keep access democratic
d. all of the above

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the likely answer is D
User Narnian
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Answer:

d. all of the above

Step-by-step explanation:

The term "information superhighway" was first introduced in 1990s as to refer to digital telecommunication networks including the Internet.

The internet provides instant access to a wide variety of information and connects people all around the world.

With the age of information highway, certain problems arise including; copyright, privacy, security, right to service etc.

This is why the involvement of government become necessary and vital to ensure;

  • Protection of privacy and property rights of individuals
  • To keep access democratic
  • Information access to rich and poor (service affordability)

Therefore, the answer to the question is d. all of the above

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