The United States may be the birthplace of the iPhone and the most widely used search engine and social network, and it could also bring the world into the so-called metaverse. But global leadership on tech regulations is taking place more than 3,000 miles from Washington, by European leaders representing 27 nations with 24 languages, who have nonetheless been able to agree on basic online protections for their 450 million or so citizens.

In the United States, Congress has not passed a single piece of comprehensive regulation to protect internet consumers and to rein in the power of its technology giants.

Hat tip: Paul McMonigle

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Kang, C. (2022, April 22). As Europe Approves New Tech Laws, the U.S. Falls Further Behind. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/22/technology/tech-regulation-europe-us.html