Europe’s parliamentarians should reject a proposal that risks turning the new Digital Services Act into a vehicle for spreading disinformation
Bandwidth
Advancing Transatlantic Cooperation on Tech Policy
Takeaways from the ‘Facebook Files’
Facebook needs to see itself and act as a social institution as much as a corporation
Charting Germany’s Digital Future
Expect the new government in Berlin to team up with France to press Europe to crack down on platforms and pursue digital sovereignty.
The Global Tax Marathon: the US Wins, Ireland Comes in Second, and Europe Loses
The tax marathon still has some rough terrain to cover before reaching the finish line
Data Divergences Torpedo Transatlantic Cybersecurity Plans
Beyond these basic similarities in encouraging cybersecurity, the two sides disagree on key points
How the U.S. Got the Upper Hand in the OECD Tax Reforms
Incredibly, the United States may throw away its victory
Missing from the Pittsburgh Agenda
The Trade and Technology Council avoids key transatlantic challenges
How to Nurture a Tech Unicorn
Villig’s own success, and that of Estonia, offers the continent a beacon of hope
West Needs a Trusted Digital Space, Says Estonian PM
“By setting the rules of the game, democratic governments can facilitate trust, investments and innovation.”
Eric Schmidt on Confronting China: Stop Regulating and Invent
“The U.S. needs partners. It needs Europe. We must work hand in hand in hand.”
The War for a Free Internet
Dominance in technology will translate into more power in every other arena
Put Aside Grand Geopolitical Plans: First Fix Transatlantic Digital Plumbing
Instead of attempting an illusory grand deal that will set a new global standard, the transatlantic Trade and Technology Council should focus on solving its internal disputes.
Navigating the Transatlantic Data Conundrum
Both sides must learn to live with the present impasse over transatlantic data transfers
Should Killer Acquisitions be Banned?
Antitrust authorities weigh whether to stop Big Tech gobbling up startups
Weighing Child Safety and Privacy: Apple’s Innovations Underline the Difficult Balancing Act
To get the right balance between child safety and privacy, companies must work with experts in all relevant disciplines to get it right.
Reigning in Digital Gatekeepers – a Bad Idea
The United States shouldn’t surrender to Europe’s Digital Markets Act.
Protectionism Threatens To Torpedo The Transatlantic Technology Alliance
The United States and Europe have pledged to build a tech alliance to counter authoritarian politics.
The Hunt for Transatlantic Common Ground on Tech
Ultimately, both the U.S. and EU want an open, global and safe internet rather than a state-controlled internet, as is sought by China, Russia, or Turkey.
China Chips Away
A steady land grab for the strategic semiconductor technology is underway — by fair means or foul
A Bold Transatlantic Plan to Open Corporate Databases
It is high time for tech companies to open their vaults for researchers. Governments should step in.
A Transatlantic Proposal for a Safer Internet
Efforts must be undertaken on both sides of the Atlantic to develop these shared regulatory standards, with the aim of protecting citizens of democracies everywhere
Encryption and Crime: The Case for a Transatlantic Encryption Alliance
The arrests of more than 800 alleged criminals around the world who had been using an encrypted app covertly run by the FBI and Australian law enforcement may seem an argument to give detectives greater access to private data
Opportunities to Avoid an EU-U.S. Tech Tax War
There are signs that the EU and the U.S. may be moving closer on international tech taxes.
Two to Tango – A Transatlantic Technology Alliance
Allies need to comprehend that there is one ambition they share which should prevail over all others
A Call to Arms — The U.S. and EU Must Confront Digital Authoritarianism
Europe and the United States must seize this moment to heal the transatlantic rift over technology policy
Alternatives to China’s Tech Authoritarianism a Priority for Transatlantic Action
A world where Chinese technology is used for digitization creates acute risks for safety, privacy, and freedom of expression
The Chinese Communist Trojan Horses in Our CCTV
China has invested heavily in strategic sectors for purposes beyond the usual ones of wealth-creation and greater economic clout
Parler’s Russian Safe-Haven
The Russian state’s cultivation of a hostile anti-Western hacker culture
The Right Way to Clean Up Social Media
There is no perfect solution but the U.S. government is critical to keeping social media safe.