regulate – v. to make rules or laws that control something

digital – adj. relating to computer technology and the internet

authoritarian – adj. enforcing or pushing for strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom

divergence – n. going in different directions

protocol – n. rules for the way a system operates

bump – n. a raised, round area on a surface

complicated – adj. involving a lot of different parts in a way that is difficult to understand

app – n. a program for a smartphone or other device that performs a special function

vet – v. examine details about something in order to make a decision

contest – v. to say formally that something is wrong or unfair and try to get it changed