What is the ‘Splinternet’? Here’s Why the Internet is Less Whole Than You Might Think
“Splinternet” refers to the way the Internet is being splintered — broken up, divided, separated, locked down, boxed up, or otherwise segmented. Whether for nation-states or corporations, there’s money and control to be had by influencing what information people can access and share, as well as the costs that are paid for this access. The ...