Ep 13. Will the Tech World Play by Europe's Rules? Ft. Anu Bradford

Ep 13. Will the Tech World Play by Europe's Rules? Ft. Anu Bradford

Author: Anirudh Suri April 15, 2024 Duration: 1:06:56

Hosted by Anirudh with Anu Bradford, this episode of the Great Tech Game podcast delves into the intricate landscape of technology, geopolitics, and regulation. Bradford, a renowned scholar at Columbia Law School and author of crucial works like 'The Brussels Effect' and 'Digital Empires', explores the overwhelming power of tech companies and their consequential failure to govern responsibly. The conversation spans the divergent digital regulation models of the US, China, and the European Union, reflecting on their ideological, cultural, and political bases. Bradford and Anirudh discuss the dynamic evolution of tech regulation, the enduring geopolitical tensions in the US-China tech war, additionally, they assess India's unique digital public infrastructure approach, suggested as a distinct, hybrid model from the major 'digital empires'.

Anu H. Bradford, formerly known as Anu Piilola, was born in 1975 and is recognized as a Finnish-American author, law professor, and authority in international trade law. Her accolades include being appointed as the Henry L. Moses Distinguished Professor of Law and International Organization at Columbia Law School in 2014. Bradford is best known for her acclaimed work, "The Brussels Effect: How the European Union Rules the World.”

About Anu: https://www.law.columbia.edu/faculty/anu-bradford

Chapters

00:00 The Power and Responsibility of Tech Giants01:36 Introducing the Great Tech Game Podcast01:54 Spotlight on Professor Anu Bradford and Her Work03:01 Exploring the Concept of Digital Empires06:44 The Evolving Landscape of Tech Regulation17:50 India's Digital Public Infrastructure: A New Model?23:40 The Complex Dance of States, Tech Firms, and Regulation26:42 Navigating the Geopolitical Tech Terrain36:10 Predicting the Future of Digital Empires36:37 The Inevitability of Coexistence Amidst Tensions37:43 US-EU Tech Policy Alignment and Challenges39:57 EU's Tech Strategy Amidst Geopolitical Shifts42:14 Europe's Path to Innovation and Regulatory Balance44:39 The Role of Talent and Innovation in Europe's Tech Future47:50 Assessing Europe's Progress Towards Innovation51:52 AI's Role in the Future of Tech and International Collaboration58:39 The Philosophical Battles Shaping the Digital World01:04:31 Concluding Thoughts and Recommendations

Books by Anu

Digital Empires: The Global Battle to Regulate Technology : https://amzn.in/d/dKo9SIb

The Brussels Effect: How the European Union Rules the World :https://amzn.in/d/iIR3GIB

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Anirudh Suri sits at a unique crossroads, drawing from his experience as a tech venture capitalist and policy advisor to frame some of today's most pressing questions. In The Great Tech Game Podcast: Geopolitics, Technology, Business and Global Affairs, with Anirudh Suri, he moves beyond surface-level news to explore how technological shifts are actively redrawing the lines of global power and economic opportunity. Each episode is built around a conversation with a carefully selected thinker, from entrepreneurs and investors to strategists and scholars, who can unpack the real-world implications of these converging forces. You'll hear specific discussions on how supply chains are being reshaped by policy, what the race for semiconductors means for national security, and how business strategies must adapt in a fragmenting digital world. The dialogue is grounded in Anirudh's perspective as the author of *The Great Tech Game*, ensuring a consistent, insightful thread through diverse topics. This isn't about abstract theory; it's about understanding the tangible game board where technology decisions collide with geopolitical realities. Tuning into this podcast provides a clearer lens on the forces shaping your industry, investments, and the broader global landscape, offering depth and context that daily headlines often miss.
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