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Where Do the Presidential Candidates Stand on Tech?
The Daily Dot has shed light on the tech policy positions of the two leading U.S. presidential candidates, and the results may surprise you. From broadband infrastructure to data privacy, find out where Donald Trump and Joe Biden stand on the most pressing tech issues facing the nation.
Campaign Platforms
The candidates have outlined their plans to shape the future of the digital landscape. Here’s a breakdown of their stance on key tech topics:
Data Privacy
Joe Biden: Biden supports a national data privacy standard, echoing the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). He would also hold companies accountable for misusing personal data and strengthen enforcement of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Donald Trump: Trump has not articulated a clear stance on data privacy. However, he has advocated for greater deregulation and has criticized Facebook and other tech giants, indicating a potential focus on "winner-takes-all" business models.
Artificial Intelligence
Joe Biden: Biden has highlighted the importance of AI ethics, advocating for greater transparency in AI development and usage. He would also establish an AI advisory committee to oversee its implementation.
Donald Trump: Trump has promoted the development of AI in various industries, touting its potential for job creation. However, he has not addressed AI’s social and ethical implications, such as bias and employment disruption.
Cybersecurity
Joe Biden: Biden would invest in securing government systems and infrastructure, bolstering the country’s defense against cyber threats. He also supports a bipartisan cybersecurity advisory committee to monitor threats.
Donald Trump: Trump has focused on his "America First" policy, emphasizing the importance of domestic cybersecurity talent. While he has increased defense spending, his administration’s efforts to address cyber vulnerabilities have been criticized as insufficient.
Broadband Infrastructure
Joe Biden: Biden plans to invest in broadband infrastructure, aiming to achieve 100% connectivity in rural areas and ensure internet access for low-income families.
Donald Trump: Trump has supported a infrastructure package, but has not prioritized broadband infrastructure development. His administration’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund aims to connect rural areas, but its impact is unclear.
Bridging the Digital Divide
Joe Biden: Biden has acknowledged the significant gap in internet access and digital literacy among underserved communities. His plan would invest in broadband infrastructure, digital literacy training, and low-cost devices for low-income families.
Donald Trump: Trump’s administration has launched the Affordable Connectivity Program, a pilot project to provide internet access to low-income families. However, the initiative has been criticized for lacking concrete targets and measurable results.
Regulation and Oversight
Joe Biden: Biden supports stricter regulations on Big Tech, advocating for anti-trust enforcement, and stronger consumer protections. He would also establish a Federal Data Protection Agency.
Donald Trump: Trump has taken a hands-off approach to regulation, opting for a "light touch" and encouraging innovation over stricter oversight. His administration has reduced regulatory scrutiny, despite criticisms of lax oversight.
The presidential election may hinge on various issues, but tech policy is critical for the nation’s future. Which candidate’s vision do you think aligns better with your values and expectations for the digital landscape?
https://www.dailydot.com/news/harris-trump-tech-policies-2024-election/ Sept. 22 article discusses where Harris-Walz and Trump-Vance stand on various tech topics, prominently including the digital divide, with quotes about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) from NYC Mesh, a grassroots, bottom-up organization that installs and maintains their own off-the-shelf routers, mesh networking signals linked across balconies and rooftops, for high-speed internet access at $0/month (funded by donations). The other tech topics discussed in the article — such as net neutrality, the FCC, and more — would also impact the digital divide.
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