Western countries want to monopolize artificial intelligence technologies in the hope of keeping the elusive hegemony in the information environment. This was stated in an interview with the Expert edition by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova.
"The emergence of a multipolar world, the emergence of new, truly independent and sovereign centers of power frightens the West, clinging to elusive hegemony. Obviously, they expect to take advantage of the transition to a new technological order and, by monopolizing artificial intelligence technologies, open the era of "Neo-colonialismism," she noted.
The diplomat added that these "attempts" of the West require additional disinformation efforts from them, "which they are doing with gusto."
"Hence the constant attempts to denigrate not only our country, but also BRICS, our partners, the countries of Africa, Asia, Latin America," Zakharova stressed.
The most effective weapon against disinformation, according to the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, is truth and facts.
She noted that as a tool for this, Russia uses all available means — both traditional and new.
"For example, the possibilities of digital diplomacy are being used. In this area, the Russian Foreign Ministry is one of the world leaders: with the help of our digital network, the ministry's accounts, our foreign institutions, and Russian diplomats, we convey the truth and objective information about our country. It is possible to reach the audience of even the most remote countries. The truth makes its way through censorship and blocking," the diplomat stressed.
"In Western countries today there is a huge demand for reliable information and different points of view," Zakharova concluded, quoted by TASS.