The Big Tech Policy Issues Facing the New Congress

The video discusses the implications of Democrats taking control of the House on tech policy, focusing on privacy and net neutrality. It explores President Trump's stance on tech regulation, highlighting bipartisan efforts to address issues like harassment and data privacy. The video also examines tech companies' lobbying efforts, particularly concerning antitrust scrutiny, and discusses Amazon's regulatory risks. Finally, it analyzes market reactions to tech stocks following the election.

What major tech policy issue are Republicans willing to negotiate on?

• Net neutrality

• Data privacy

• Broadband infrastructure

• Antitrust laws

What is a rare point of bipartisan agreement in tech regulation?

• Regulating social media

• Reducing sales tax

• Increasing postal rates

• Breaking up Amazon

Which tech companies are heavily involved in lobbying efforts?

• Facebook and Google

• Twitter and Snapchat

• Apple and Microsoft

• Amazon and Netflix

What is a significant concern for tech companies regarding regulation?

• Increased postal rates

• Antitrust scrutiny

• Election interference

• Sales tax changes

Why might Amazon face less regulatory risk compared to social media companies?

• It is not involved in lobbying

• There is less legislative appetite for changes

• It is less popular with consumers

• It has fewer users

What impact did political events have on tech stocks?

• They were unaffected

• They dropped significantly

• They rallied after the polls closed

• They remained stable

What issue might President Trump use to energize voters?

• Tech company bias

• Breaking up Amazon

• Postal rate changes

• Sales tax adjustments