Valdai Club

Alternative social platforms are a new phenomenon in the global digital environment, giving some hope that the global information and communication space can escape the complete control of Western giants, whose actions are arbitrary and depend solely on their own domestic politics. New digital ecosystems are actively developing around the world for exchanging audio, photo and video content, and in some cases, carrying out online financial transactions and other special functions. They are created and tailored for certain regions, countries or language groups, writes Anna Sytnik.

The desire to win the AI ​​race on the global stage as well as lobbying by tech investors and developers will push legislators to create conditions favourable to the development of innovation, while maintaining control over the big players. Antitrust legislation on AI in both the US and other countries should be monitored, as it will affect the global balance of power in the tech race, writes Anna Sytnik. The author is a participant of the Valdai - New Generation project.