BRICS’ Challenge to the West’s Net

As the BRICS nations challenge Big Tech’s dominance, the internetcould fracture. What would replace Google, Facebook and Amazon ina parallel digital world? Russia plans a new internet upholding “traditional values.“ China wants one serving all equally. Is this to control data or for digital independence? The BRICS are hustling on innovation, with major moves in AI, 5G (even 6G!), quantum computing and more. If they craft a sovereign online sphere catering to local needs, what could we gain or lose? Around 50 countries now aim to control domestic data. But in a fragmented web, what happens to rights, business and new ideas? As boundaries grow, how do we balance openness and security? The “global village“ faces a major fork in the road. How could separate networks impact you? Can alternatives fairly challenge Big Tech’s power? Timestamps for the Video: 00:00 - Introduction to BRICS’ Alternative Internet Idea 00:17 - Russia’s Plan