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The Brussels Effect How EU and UK Tech Policy Impacts Americans and American Companies
Aug 24, 2023
Explore the impact of EU and UK tech policies on American companies, including issues of speech, privacy, and competition. Learn about regulations on illegal content, the implications for startups, the news media bargaining code in Australia, EU regulations on charging ports, and the concerns surrounding excessive regulations in the tech industry.
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- European regulations may impact American startups, forcing them to consider compliance costs and standardized platform rules.
- The Brussels Effect may limit the permissionless approach that has fueled US innovation, shifting the focus of leaders from building global services to navigating regulations.
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EU and UK tech policies impacting American companies
Recent European policies like the Digital Markets Act, the Digital Services Act, and GDPR have changed the tech policy debate. American companies may face compliance issues with European laws, influencing US tech policy. European regulations like the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act aim to regulate online safety and impose interoperability requirements. The EU's approach to speech norms differs from the US and UN, allowing for broader definitions of hate speech and limits on freedom of expression. EU regulations may impact American startups, forcing them to consider compliance costs and standardized platform rules.
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