Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Russia 'successfully tests' its unplugged
internet
The Internet is the global system of
interconnected computer networks that links devices in the world. It is a network of networks that carries a wide range of information resources and
services, such as the inter-linked hypertext documents and applications of the
World Wide Web (WWW), electronic mail, telephony, and file sharing.
In most countries, access to the global
network is not restricted. However, in some countries, it is closely monitored
and controlled, like the great firewall of China which blocks access to some foreign
internet services, or Iran’s National Information Network that polices all
content on the network and limiting external information.
Recently, Russia successfully isolated the
net connection from the global network and made the nation’s network a gigantic
intranet like an inter-campus or inter-office network. They could have full
control over what can be shown, spoken, sent or received via the “Internet.” That
could enhance the security of the state and connectivity with devices and
systems like the Internet of Things in a way that the authority wants to regulate. Along
with text, facial and voiceprint recognition systems, any individual who posts
or voices unfavorable remarks could be identified by the authority as well. Also,
people with limited access to such a national intranet may develop different views
on people and things from others in the world.
A “free Wi-Fi” sign may not always mean a
free access to the Internet in more places in the world.
Enjoy reading the article and think how
influential the Internet could be for both
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