Summary "Boycott Apple until such time as they give that information," he had said.
LAHORE (Web Desk) – What Donald Trump will prove to be for technology around the world? A Step ahead or backwards?
Whatever pathway Trump’s policies carve for technology sector in United States (US), the world is going to witness its effects, according to the experts.
United States, being the leader in technology among other countries, impacts the world and President-elect’s policies will, many commentators agree, shape up the growth across the world.
Trump s viewpoints on different issues during his campaign that became the subject of opinion leaders will have us assume his policies over technology:
User privacy
At the time when San Bernardino was hit with shootings, FBI called for Apple to loosen the encryption so that mobile phones possessed by attackers could be studied. However, Apple refused by saying that users’ privacy took precedence.
United States (US) President, Donald J. Trump criticised Apple’s move which is why experts have assumed his stance when it comes to users’ privacy.
Trump said: "Boycott Apple until such time as they give that information."
Users privacy is going to be an issue with Trump when the POTUS is going to be advised by an appointed body to clear out the policy.
H1-B visa
H1-B visas are what US companies invariably use to fill their vacancies with talented individuals from around the world as it permits them a residence for the time being. However, the companies may choose to keep sponsoring the employees and extend their stay in the United States.
During his campaign, the President-elect said that even he used H1-B visas and frankly, they should not be an option for the companies.
Trump is not for H1-B visas as projected by his campaign and if he goes through with the stance, the Silicon Valley is going to bear adverse effects eventually leading to technological setback.
Trump is ‘not’ for net neutrality
Net neutrality, in simplest terms signifies equality for all the Internet users across the board. No fast-lane is to be provided by Internet Service Providers (ISP) to different outlets.
Trump, during his campaign related Fairness Doctrine (abrogated in 1987) with neutrality of the Internet which was enough to show how much Donald Trump knew about the core issue.
The overturned law asked broadcasters to put forth different views before making them public whereas net neutrality allows every broadcaster to put their views out without filtration.
