overregulation
Americannoun
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Her comments add to growing fears that Europe is lagging behind the United States and China when it comes to AI, with proponents of the technology blaming issues from overregulation to underinvestment.
From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025
Some tech companies have pushed back on the legislation, urging caution against overregulation.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2024
Past legislation has failed amid disagreements about overregulation and civil liberties.
From Washington Times • May 4, 2023
In his response, Buck warned against overregulation, but agreed with recommendations to better fund enforcement agencies, require companies to give consumers more control over their data, and make it easier for regulators to block mergers.
From Seattle Times • May 16, 2021
The system of Colbert, as time proved, was founded on mistaken principles, for monopoly and overregulation stifled the growth of trade and of the colonies.
From The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 by Bolton, Herbert Eugene
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