regulatory fragmentation
📖 Definitions
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The condition where laws and regulations vary significantly across different jurisdictions, industries, or regions, lacking a unified standard.; The inefficiency and compliance barriers resulting from the absence of harmonized rules, particularly affecting international trade or emerging technologies.
💬 Examples
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Divergent data privacy laws across Asia created regulatory fragmentation for tech companies operating regionally.
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This harmonization could create a unified global standard for AI governance, reducing regulatory fragmentation.