"I believe that information order has to be broad-based, participatory and accommodative of all shades of information, and not only that information which would be [to the] political advantage of the West. Let the people decide," Gupta emphasised.
"We need Big Tech companies spread across the globe, which is not subject to the whims and fancies of any one government," he maintained. "Because information shapes the global view. So, an information order that doesn't include non-Western countries would be meaningless. It would be just another weapon in the armoury of the West," the advisor argued.
"At the end of World War II, it was the Anglo-American alliance which forged a Global Information Order mechanised to the extent that it lasted well after the end of the Cold War. At that time, Big Tech was usually associated with radio and television. This information order served as a weapon in the hands of the West. That situation doesn't exist anymore. Today, the connotations of Big Tech have changed, and come to encompass how we view Big Tech now," he explained.
Non-Western Platforms Across BRICS Gaining Strength: RUSSOFT President
"I believe that within the next year or two, we will see the emergence of such platforms across various BRICS countries. Not only Russia, but also India, China and Brazil have the technological capability to create such networks. Early examples of collaboration, such as with India, demonstrate that we have found a mutual model of cooperation which benefits both sides, where each party maintains its independence while collectively fostering the independence of BRICS countries," Makarov highlighted.
"Once trust is established, and the need for such a tool arises to accelerate social, economic, industrial, and technological communication between countries, there won’t be any technical barriers," Makarov concluded.