Iria PuyosaNov 10, 2024

With Donald Trump's return to the White House, significant changes in the tech and digital policy landscape are expected.

Based on Trump’s campaign statements and his previous actions, here’s an overview of the potential policies we may see during his next term:
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1. AI Governance: Trump has indicated a shift towards a less regulated AI industry, aiming to promote rapid innovation while deprioritizing human rights safeguards associated with AI. The Trump administration is expected to repeal and replace Biden’s AI executive order.
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2. Global Tech Governance: The Trump administration may limit its involvement in internationally coordinated efforts to establish global standards for AI development, data privacy, and internet governance. His previous actions suggest a preference for bilateral agreements and selective partnerships that align with U.S. economic interests, offering greater flexibility in domestic digital policy-setting.
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3. Data Flows: Trump will likely continue a restrictive approach to governing global data flows, prioritizing U.S. economic interests. This may include restrictions on data exchanges with adversarial nations, particularly China. On the contrary, we should not anticipate further advancements in personal data protection or efforts against data brokers' abuses.
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4. Renewed Focus on Tech Competition with China: Expect the Trump administration to intensify efforts to counter China's growing technological influence. This could involve imposing export controls on strategic technologies, limiting Chinese companies' access to the U.S. market, and scrutinizing Chinese investments in U.S. tech firms and partnerships connected to China.
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5. Potential Shakeup for Social Media Platforms: Central to this shift is Trump’s intent to revisit Section 230, the legal provision that shields online platforms from liability for user-generated content. Trump has consistently criticized social media companies for allegedly censoring conservative viewpoints. His stance could lead to legislation that exposes tech companies to lawsuits over their content moderation decisions, which could significantly disrupt the social media landscape.
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6. Encryption: Trump’s rhetoric suggests he may prioritize national security over privacy protections, raising concerns about potential restrictions on encryption. However, such measures will likely face strong opposition from privacy advocates and the tech industry. Notably, Trump's campaign adopted advanced encryption to protect their communications from Iranian meddling.
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7. Surveillance: Trump's previous record and statements suggest a propensity toward expanding surveillance powers, particularly regarding national security threats. This raises concerns about increased government access to personal data and communications.