Innovation Files: Where Tech Meets Public Policy Information Technology Is Increasingly Critical and Increasingly Demonized, With Daniel Castro
Jul 1, 2024
Daniel Castro, VP of ITIF, discusses techlash on human outcomes, debunking misconceptions about tech industry, impact of data privacy on equity, and potential of intelligent systems in various sectors.
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Techlash and Public Opinion
- Public opinion on tech and data has shifted from excitement to skepticism and fear.
- This "techlash" drives negative public policy, focusing on punishing companies rather than addressing real concerns.
Tech as a Target
- Tech companies have become targets due to their size and success, leading to a loss of objectivity in discussions about technology.
- Many authors and commentators unfairly demonize tech to gain attention and notoriety.
Targeted Ad Hypocrisy
- Members of parliament who support campaigns to ban targeted ads use targeted ads for their fundraising.
- This hypocrisy highlights the disconnect between rhetoric and practice in tech criticism.