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.