Taught in English
This course examines the shifting terrain of tech and AI regulation across Europe and the United States, tracing its roots from telecom oversight to today’s digital governance battles.
Students explore landmark policies like the GDPR, Digital Services Act, and Germany’s NetzDG, while analyzing Dublin’s rise as a tech hub and Brexit’s ripple effects. Juxtaposed with Europe’s regulatory state, the course investigates the U.S. ‘broligarchy’—the strategic alliance between tech giants and government—and its implications for freedom, sovereignty, and democracy. With site visits to the Council of Europe, European Parliament, and France’s Foreign Ministry, students gain firsthand insight into the politics shaping our digital future
Cross-listed with PSC 300.2
Department: Communications
Location: Strasbourg
Semester: Spring
Credits: 3