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Cato Daily Podcast

Candidates Harris and Trump on Tech Policy

Aug 6, 2024
Join Jennifer Huddleston, a tech policy expert from the Cato Institute, as she evaluates the contrasting tech views of Kamala Harris, a former U.S. Senator, and Donald Trump, a prominent candidate known for his unconventional stances. They delve into the complexities of regulation around tech giants like TikTok and artificial intelligence. The discussion reveals how calls for oversight intersect with issues of privacy, free speech, and innovation, offering insights into the future of technology policy in the political landscape.
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Quick takeaways

  • Vice President Harris advocates for stricter tech regulations focused on consumer safety and AI governance, contrasting sharply with Trump's free-market approach.
  • The podcast highlights a bipartisan frustration over big tech's influence, revealing conflicting strategies around content moderation and online speech safety.

Deep dives

Technological Regulation Perspectives of Candidates

The candidates for presidency, including Vice President Harris and former President Trump, express differing views on regulating technology firms. Harris leans toward a more regulatory approach, advocating for data privacy measures instead of breaking up large tech companies. While her time as Attorney General showed support for amending Section 230, her focus has often been on consumer safety and AI legislation. In contrast, Trump has shifted his stance on platforms like TikTok and demonstrated a preference for a less consumer-centric approach to antitrust issues during his presidency.

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