Who gets to decide the rules of the internet–Washington, Brussels, or Silicon Valley?
As the European Union pushes for stricter enforcement of the bloc’s social media regulation, the United States, backed by powerful tech giants, moves to dismantle those efforts. This growing transatlantic divide on matters of digital policy — which some dub a “digital cold war” — raises critical questions about the future of our online lives and the institutions that underpin them. The outcome will influence how we safeguard democracy, protect free expression, tackle misinformation, and foster innovation.
Join Columbia faculty and international experts for a timely conversation about what’s at stake — for policymakers, researchers, and citizens who live more of their lives online every day.
Panelists:
- Lina Khan, Associate Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
- Felix Kartte, Senior Advisor, Institute for Strategic Dialogue; Special Advisor to the European Commissioner for Democracy and Justice
Moderator:
- Adam Tooze, Professor of History, Columbia University
This in-person event is hosted by Columbia World Projects, with support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and co-sponsored by The Committee on Global Thought and the Hertie School’s Centre for Digital Governance. It is free and open to Columbia affiliates.