With Bernie Sanders dropping out of the Democratic race for the presidency, former Vice President Joe Biden is the party’s presumptive pick to run against President Donald Trump. Though the coronavirus pandemic and its fallout over the coming months are likely to dominate the political discussion, technology issues are also here to stay.
Throughout the primary season, tech has played a key part. Democratic nominees have discussed proposals on net neutrality, rural broadband and online privacy. The COVID-19 pandemic, which has shut down schools and the economy and forced many of us to embrace things like virtual doctor visits, has shone a light on the importance of technology in our lives.
And while tech concerns may not determine decisions at the ballot box in November, policies developed in the next four years in regard to these important issues will have a profound effect on Americans.
Unlike some other candidates, Biden has remained relatively quiet on tech. But here’s a look at where he stands with net neutrality, rural broadband, antitrust, online privacy, and China tariffs.
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