technology war
[/tɛkˈnɑlədʒi wɔr/]
nounpl: technology wars
guerra tecnológica
1. A competitive conflict between nations, companies, or entities involving the development, control, and superiority of advanced technological capabilities and innovation
The United States and China are engaged in a technology war over artificial intelligence and semiconductor dominance.
Os Estados Unidos e a China estão envolvidos em uma guerra tecnológica pela dominância da inteligência artificial e semicondutores.
2. Strategic competition in emerging technologies such as 5G, quantum computing, biotechnology, or space exploration
The technology war extends to cybersecurity and data protection measures.
A guerra tecnológica se estende para segurança cibernética e medidas de proteção de dados.
3. Economic and political struggle for technological supremacy and market control
Companies in Silicon Valley view the technology war as essential to maintaining American innovation leadership.
Empresas no Vale do Silício veem a guerra tecnológica como essencial para manter a liderança de inovação americana.
The term 'technology war' gained prominence in global discourse around 2018-2020, particularly regarding U.S.-China relations. In Brazil, the concept is frequently discussed in tech industry publications and policy debates regarding national technological sovereignty. In Portugal and other European contexts, it's often framed within discussions of European digital independence from American and Chinese tech companies. The term reflects contemporary geopolitical tensions and the strategic importance of technological advancement in modern international relations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
arms race in technology
battle for technological supremacy
fight for digital dominance
race to the top in tech innovation
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