Announced in May 2024 by the U.S. Department of State, The Global AI Internet Freedom Fund is a multi-stakeholder initiative created in partnership with technology companies (such as Microsoft) and philanthropic organizations. Its core mission is to advance internet freedom by providing grants and investments to projects that develop and deploy open-source, AI-enabled, and censorship-resistant technologies. The fund aims to empower users worldwide to bypass internet restrictions, access information freely and securely, and counter digital authoritarianism.

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