GOP platform distinguishes party from Democrats on tech matters

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Delegates recently adopted the 2024 Republican policy platform during the party’s national convention. The July 15 document’s statements on cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and domestic energy production will surely have implications for tech policy if presidential nominee Donald Trump is successful in the November election.

The platform’s chapter titled “Build the Greatest Economy in History” lists “Champion Innovation” among its specifics. It’s a bit of a departure from the tech themes of Trump’s 2017-21 presidency. His administration was adversarial to some aspects of the tech industry, such as “Big Tech,” over antitrust and speech concerns, so the enthusiasm for the broader sector was a welcome surprise to many.  

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