Kluwer: Turning up the Heat on Tech Investors: Navigating the New “Tech Cold War”

Published on July 31, 2024

By Cedric Saliba (Herbert Smith Freehills)

The rapid progression of technology is transforming industries and reshaping global geopolitical dynamics. With the rise of generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) and explosive share growth, US tech giants – such as Microsoft, Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet, and Amazon – dominate the list of the world’s most valuable companies. Amid concerns over the influence tech companies wield,...

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