DFINITY operates Boundary Nodes using the icp0.io and ic0.app domains and maintains a content filter for these domains pursuant to the terms of the Code of Coduct.
However, this filter only applies to the HTTP endpoints, allowing other gateway providers and IC-native clients “unfiltered” access to the IC. Any community member can set up and run a gateway using their own domain and define their own policy.
There are plans underway for decentralizing the BNs. You can learn more about the Boundary Node roadmap and updates here: Boundary Node Roadmap
The governance of the Internet Computer network is determined by the Network Nervous System (NNS), which is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that is hosted fully on-chain. The NNS makes decisions on a variety of topics, including network topology, software run on the nodes, tokenomics, governance rules, and motion proposals. Any neuron that has tokens staked for at least 6 months can submit proposals to the Network Nervous System (NNS) on the Internet Computer. These proposals can be related to topology that includes ‘diversity’ of countries that aren’t always ‘aligned’ on their view of the world.
You can learn more about on-chain governance and the NNS here: Network Nervous System: Internet Computer Blockchain Governance | Internet Computer