The Rise of the Splinternet

The chapter delves into the concept of Splinternet, where the global Internet is becoming segmented and controlled by different countries, leading to varying levels of access and censorship. It discusses how countries like China and Russia are creating their own versions of the Internet, raising concerns about limited access to information in authoritarian regimes. The chapter explores the geopolitical tensions driving the fragmentation of the Internet and the implications for data privacy and tech companies operating globally.