1993年9月15日,美国克林顿政府宣布将美国国家信息基础结构列入工作议程。美国国家信息基础结构将是一个集各类信息输送网络、计算机数据库和民用电子学为一体的信息网络,美国舆论称之为“信息高速公路”。它涉及国际数据网络、电话电信技术和电缆电视传输设备,使用户随时掌握大量信息。它的发展将有助于引发一场将从此改变人们生活、工作和互相影响方式的信息革命。 On September 15, 1993, the U.S. Clinton administration announced the inclusion of the U.S. national information infrastructure in its work agenda. The U.S. national information infrastructure will be an information network that integrates various types of information delivery networks, computer databases and civil electronics. The US public opinion calls it an “information superhighway.” It involves international data networks, telephony and cable television transmission equipment, allowing users to keep abreast of information. Its development will help trigger an information revolution that will change the way people live, work and interact with each other.