The problem is still the same as it was with the cookie law: Should we regulate capability or intent? Regulation by capability is easy to specify in the law, bu

The problem is still the same as it was with the cookie law: Should we regulate capability or intent? Regulation by capability is easy to specify in the law, but it cripples useful technology as much as predatory technology and thus ends up being just a legal manifestation of technophobia, hindering overall progress. Regulation by intent/purpose or actual harm (as opposed to potential harm) is a much better option in my opinion. The other troubling aspect of this is that it's not going to be proportional, but then hard-edged law is a broader problem.