Rosario Girasa - Regulation of Innovative Technologies: Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing

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It is difficult to write a text concerning the latest technologies because they are evolving almost daily. New programs, apps, scientific breakthroughs, health issues, and a multitude of other causes and events almost render information outdated. Although the evolution of technology is occurring at an exponential pace, nevertheless, the within work will be mainly current because of the nature of the inquiry, that is, regulatory enactments which occur much more gradually than technological breakthroughs. Thus, it is hoped by the authors that the text will serve as an introduction to the innumerable legislative and regulatory enactments that affect technology.

The authors come from diverse backgrounds of law, political science, law enforcement, and medicine, all of which have enabled an in-depth analysis and exposition of how governments are addressing changes that have become disruptive to traditional modes of governance and supervision of their respective economies.

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