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Anu Bradford, "Digital Empires: The Global Battle to Regulate Technology" (Oxford UP, 2023)

Apr 24, 2024
Anu Bradford, author of 'Digital Empires: The Global Battle to Regulate Technology,' discusses the rivalry among the US, China, and the EU in regulating tech giants. The podcast explores the challenges and successes of European regulations, the global battles in the tech sector, and contrasts between European and American tech regulation strategies. The discussion delves into the nuances of tech regulation, the impact on innovation, and the struggle to balance freedom of expression with combating disinformation.
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Quick takeaways

  • Three dominant digital powers (US, China, EU) are engaged in a global battle to regulate technology, each with distinct approaches.
  • The EU faces enforcement challenges in regulating tech giants under its human-centric, rights-driven model.

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Models of Digital Governance

The podcast episode discusses three primary models of digital governance: the American market-driven model, the Chinese state-driven model, and the European rights-driven model. The American model emphasizes free speech and minimal government intervention, leaving the governance of technology to tech companies. On the other hand, the Chinese model focuses on state control for technological supremacy and political stability through censorship and surveillance. In contrast, the European model prioritizes human-centric values, protecting individual rights and democratic structures while promoting a more evenly distributed digital economy.

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