
Contrasting and Conflicting Efforts to Regulate Big Tech: EU v. US
Scaling Laws
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Navigating the Brussels Effect on Tech Regulation
This chapter explores the Brussels effect in the context of AI regulation, examining how the EU's AI Act influences global tech companies, particularly from the U.S. It highlights the tension between EU and U.S. regulatory frameworks, focusing on laws like the GDPR and Digital Services Act, and discusses the implications for free speech and innovation. Additionally, it addresses the challenges facing EU regulators and the need for Europe to strengthen its technological sovereignty amid external and internal pressures.
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