Anu Bradford - EU Influence, Big Tech Challenges, and the Future of Digital Governance

In this episode, hosts Tano Santos and Michael Mauboussin speak with Anu Bradford, the Henry L. Moses Professor of Law and International Organization at Columbia Law School, to discuss the intricate dynamics of global technology regulation. Anu is recognized for her deep expertise in international economic law. Her pivotal books "The Brussels Effect" and "Digital Empires" explore how significant regions like the US, EU, and China shape technological standards worldwide. The conversation probes the complexities of regulating big tech companies across different legal and political landscapes, highlighting the significant influence of European regulations on global markets. She also touches on the impact of regulatory practices on innovation, the challenges of enforcing extensive digital laws, and the future trajectory of global tech governance. This episode offers a comprehensive look into the power struggles and cooperative efforts that define international technology regulation and much more!

Key Topics:

• Introduction to Anu Bradford and her background (04:01)
• The unique position of the EU in global regulatory practices and its impacts (10:48)
• Detailed exploration of "The Brussels Effect" and its significance (12:56)
• Global market influence through regulatory strategies (17:02)
• The challenges and methodologies of tech regulation in the EU, US, and China (31:55)
• The role of data security and privacy in international relations and tech regulation (43:06)
• Future challenges and directions in global technology regulation (52:47)
• The preservation of liberal democracy in the digital age (54:51)
• Anu's book recommendations (58:56)
• And much more!

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Digital Empires: The Global Battle to Regulate Technology by Anu Bradford
• The Brussels Effect: How the European Union Rules the World by Anu Bradford
• Chip War: The Quest to Dominate the World's Most Critical Technology by Chris Miller
• Underground Empire: How America Weaponized the World Economy by Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman