Tech policy is pulling in two directions today. In Washington, Nvidia, Microsoft and a broad coalition of AI players are urging U.S. lawmakers not to clamp down on open-weight AI, arguing that broad restrictions would hurt innovation, weaken competition and push development overseas just as the race for AI leadership intensifies. That push for openness contrasts sharply with Europe’s tougher regulatory mood: the European Commission has issued preliminary findings and formal charges against TikTok, saying the platform’s design and default settings fail to adequately protect minors under the Digital Services Act, potentially exposing children to bullying, unwanted contact and grooming. The EU’s aggressive posture is also fueling transatlantic tensions, with Donald Trump threatening substantial tariffs after Brussels fined Google under the Digital Markets Act. Meanwhile, India is betting heavily on AI infrastructure, with HCLTech, Sarvam AI and Odisha unveiling a ₹14,257 crore data centre project in Bhubaneswar.