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Mark Scott

Mar
02
Postcard from Brussels: the digital vibe shift

Postcard from Brussels: the digital vibe shift

Europe's views on digital sovereignty, online competition and social media oversight are changing amid a generational geopolitical realignment.
9 min read
Feb
23
Postcard from Amsterdam: the online safety frontline

Postcard from Amsterdam: the online safety frontline

A recent gathering of those working on the EU's Digital Services Act showed how much there still needs to be to done to implement these rules.
9 min read
Feb
16
The global AI governance bonanza

The global AI governance bonanza

National leaders and policymakers descend on New Delhi for India's AI Impact Summit. Be skeptical about their promises of greater AI governance.
9 min read
Feb
09
Public security meets disinformation threats

Public security meets disinformation threats

There's a need to marry national security and online safety to effectively reduce digital threats while upholding people's fundamental rights.
9 min read
Feb
04
Tech policy is now industrial policy

Tech policy is now industrial policy

Digital policymaking is undergoing a fundamental revamp toward how technology affects the offline world — and not just what happens online.
10 min read
Feb
02
Tech policy is now industrial policy

Tech policy is now industrial policy

Digital policymaking is undergoing a fundamental revamp toward how technology affects the offline world — and not just what happens online.
9 min read
Jan
26
When Digital Sovereignty got real

When Digital Sovereignty got real

After the Greenland crisis, European officials are now openly willing to pull back on ties with American tech giants to promote greater autonomy.
8 min read
Jan
19
Is the transatlantic (digital) relationship dead?

Is the transatlantic (digital) relationship dead?

Brussels and Washington now talk past each other on everything from content moderation and AI to digital trade and online competition.
8 min read
Jan
13
The People vs Digital Omnibus

The People vs Digital Omnibus

Europeans are not enamored by the proposed comprehensive revamp to the bloc's digital rules. Politicians and officials should pay attention.
8 min read
Jan
07
What will happen in tech policy during 2026?

What will happen in tech policy during 2026?

Will this year mark the end of US digital leadership? Will AI slop overrun elections worldwide? Here are my predictions for the next 12 months.
10 min read