The Narrowing U.S.-EU Tech Policy Divide
As the U.S. and EU navigate the complex landscape of tech policy, the convergence in their approaches to antitrust enforcement and their shifting stances on data localization and AI regulation have significant implications for transatlantic relations. The two partners have historically adopted different approaches to regulating and managing antitrust issues related to private technological innovation. This article by Scott Wallsten for the
Bertelsmann Foundation focuses on the ways in which key technology policies in the U.S. and the EU are converging or diverging, without seeking to determine whether these changes are “good” or “bad.” While greater alignment between nations is often viewed positively and is frequently a goal in international relations, one must consider potential trade-offs in the context of technology policy. Even if countries reach consensus, increased agreement on policies with significant economic costs may not necessarily be “good.”
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