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What we know (and don’t know) about Kamala Harris and tech policy (www.theverge.com)

submitted 4 months ago by return2ozma@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 33 points 4 months ago (2 children)

As long as she strengthens the FCC, FTC, and deals with the rot in SCOTUS, we'll be in good shape to deal with AI.

[–] muntedcrocodile@lemm.ee 11 points 4 months ago (1 children)

If by deal with ai that results in whoever made it being responsible for it then that kills foss ai. The ai dangerous rhetoric is mostly bs to use the law to stop free software.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 months ago

The person responsible is the one receiving money from it. I don't care who makes it, but if you're profiting from something, it's your responsibility to vet its safety.

[–] Toribor@corndog.social 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I assume Harris would keep Lina Khan at the FTC so she can keep kicking ass there.

[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 1 points 4 months ago

For sure, but I more meant that she would hopefully work to literally strengthen their powers, since SCOTUS effectively neutered federal agencies' ability to interpret the law.

[–] Boozilla@lemmy.world 14 points 4 months ago (1 children)

The tech bros very much need to be reigned in, but I understand a nuanced approach is necessary because it's an area where the US is still somewhat competitive, and millions of jobs are on the line.

As for Lina Khan, I hope Kamala Harris, if elected, will give her full support on Khan's investigation into PBMs. Pharmacy Benefits Managers are one of the primary reasons prescription drugs are outrageously expensive. And up until recently, most Americans didn't even know they exist.

Both Big Tech and Big Pharma need much stronger regulations and oversight by the feds.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 months ago

Lina Khan rocks. Give that woman more resources, she's doing wonders with what she's got.