Ep 22 - 2024 Election Results & Predicted Impact to Privacy and AI Policy

What will a second Trump term mean for US Privacy and AI Policy? Former president Joe Biden set a record number of Executive Orders into motion related to Artificial Intelligence and National Security into motion during his term, but there’s still plenty of work to be done. FTC Chair Lina Khan pursued legal action against US technology companies in an unprecedented way during Biden’s term and pushed the boundaries of the FTC’s enforcement role in the process. And although containing the harmful impacts of AI remains a bipartisan goal, to what extent - considering the anticipated tradeoffs to innovation - is where the divide continues to exist.  How will the new administration impact the direction of Privacy, Security, and Artificial Intelligence policy, both on a domestic and international scale? On episode 22 of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John, Rachel talks about her 3 key predictions regarding how the Trump administration will likely respond to the activities set into motion under former President Joe Biden. …..…..…..….. …..…..…..….. This episode makes reference to the following Executive Orders instituted under former president Joe Biden:  (EO 14110) Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (EO 13985) Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government (EO 14117) Executive Order on Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern This episode was written inspired by research involving the following publications:  NextGov.com: Trump promised to repeal Biden’s AI executive order — here’s what to expect next IAPP News: A view from DC: What does a second Trump presidency mean for privacy, AI governance? IAPP News: A view from DC: The beginning of the end of the free flow of data Oversight.house.gov: Oversight Committee Releases Staff Report Finding FTC Chair Khan Abused Authority to Advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s Agenda Security Infowatch: What can the security industry expect from a second Trump term?  Tech Press: Where US Tech Policy May Be Headed During a Second Trump Term CNN.com: 2016 Presidential Campaign Hacking Fast Facts Wikipedia: Donald Trump Tiktok Controversy Wikipedia  Reason.com: https://reason.com/2024/04/24/another-illegal-power-grab-from-the-ftc/ White House.gov: Fact Sheet: Key AI Accomplishments in the Year Since the Biden-⁠Harris Administration’s Landmark Executive Order