Pivot Facebook changes its speech policy, Amazon moves into driverless cars, and a Friend of Pivot on how suspension of visas will affect Silicon Valley
Jun 30, 2020
Sayu Bhojwani, founder and president of New American Leaders, joins the discussion on Facebook's new hate speech policies amid pressure from civil rights groups. The conversation shifts to Amazon's bold acquisition of Zoox to enhance its position in the driverless vehicle market. Bhojwani highlights the significant implications of the recent suspension of H-1B visas and its potential to disrupt Silicon Valley's innovation landscape, emphasizing the need for comprehensive immigration reform to support the tech industry.
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Trump’s "White Power" Tweet
- Trump tweeted a video featuring a supporter yelling "white power."
- He later deleted it, claiming he hadn't heard the slur.
Distraction Tactics
- Trump uses inflammatory actions to distract from negative news, like reports of Russian bounties on U.S. soldiers.
- This, coupled with Pence's sudden mask-wearing, suggests a calculated media strategy.
Racial Politics
- The Trump administration seems to be explicitly appealing to white discomfort about changing demographics.
- They're becoming increasingly brazen in their "us vs. them" rhetoric.