Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Splinternet' or 'Digital Fragmentation' concern?
A. Only the growth of a single global platform
B. The risk that the global internet may fragment into separate national or regional networks with incompatible rules and standards
C. The absence of any regulatory differences
D. The complete global harmonisation of all digital rules
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Digital fragmentation (or the 'splinternet') refers to the potential balkanisation of the internet into distinct spheres governed by divergent national regulations, technical standards and platform ecosystems.
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