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So, the elections are over and Obama has won, but what does this mean for the world of tech?  In the run up to the election, Obama set out his priorities for what he will do in regards to technology if he got into the white house, but how will this affect the average American? 

This is the first of a three part series about how the election of Obama will affect the tech world, which fit in to three categories: open Internet, connected democracy and infrastructure, and teaching children and adults. 

This year saw technology take a very important place in elections with texts, YouTube and television playing massive parts.  But it was also present in the policies that the two candidates put forward and due to the nature of the massive industry it was a big part.

So what are his policies?  He is aiming to protect the openness of the Internet, allowing free speech and ensure we do not descend into a China like government ruled censorship.  He will also promote diversity in media ownership whilst encouraging new media outlets and clarify the obligations of media broadcasters regarding public interest.
The second half of the section regarding freedom of ideas is based on security.  This is two-fold, in making sure companies do not abuse peoples information and infringe their privacy, and also protecting children from being exploited on the Internet.  This is both through physical exploitation (for which there will be more serious consequences) and also the limitation of the attempt to affect the easily impressionable youth.
In essence that is:

• Protect the Openness of the Internet
• Encourage diversity
• Protect Privacy
• Protect Children

Obviously, these are very promising promises, which will help fight some of the main problems that the industry is facing and helping to utilize the benefits of technology to benefit the lives of Americans.  But this is just a proportion of the policies, there are more that address the other issues so look out for the next post!

Source [barackobama.com]