Tuesday, February 3, 2009

February 2, 2009: Assessing the Obama Technology Agenda

The Obama administration has challenged the US to "be the generation that reshapes our economy to compete in the digital age." We'll be taking a look at the incoming president's ambitious technology agenda and where his administration will focus its efforts in either reforming or promoting the role technology plays in public life.

His agenda includes initiatives like enhancing digital privacy, opening government using 21st century technologies, and guaranteeing the implementation of network neutrality.

How will this agenda play out in terms of policy making? What challenges will it face from the economy, interest groups, and the legal system?

Guests:

  • Richard Esguerra, manager, Electronic Frontiers Foundation
  • Declan McCullagh, senior technical editor, CNET
  • Tom Spengler, chief executive officer, Granicus

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