Policy · 6d ago
Why Software Export Controls Are So Tricky
Export controls on software are notoriously difficult to enforce because code can be shared instantly online, unlike physical goods. The U.S. government struggles to regulate AI and encryption tools that are easily duplicated or accessed globally. This loophole undermines efforts to restrict sensitive technology from reaching adversaries.
Meridian48 take
The piece rightly highlights a fundamental flaw in tech regulation: software is inherently borderless, making export bans largely symbolic without global cooperation.
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