Adapting Oversight for the Digital Era

Differentiating the digital assets of computer code from industrial hard assets, the podcast highlights the unique challenges of regulating the digital economy. Traditional regulatory concepts primarily suited for the industrial era are deemed inadequate for the digital landscape characterized by rapid innovation. The need for agile oversight that can adapt to continual technological advancements and promote innovation while protecting consumers and competition is underscored, calling for the establishment of a specialized digital agency staffed by experts with digital DNA to address the distinct challenges of the digital Gilded Age.