The Vergecast Political advertising on social media, privacy and encryption legislation, broadband access in rural communities, and other tech policy in 2020
Mar 3, 2020
In this discussion, Makena Kelly, a Verge policy reporter and expert in US tech policy, highlights pressing issues ahead of the 2020 election. She dives into the evolving landscape of political advertising on social media, exploring meme strategies and the regulatory hurdles platforms face. The conversation touches on the contentious debates around encryption and privacy, stressing their implications for both tech companies and individual rights. Additionally, they examine the challenges of ensuring broadband access in rural areas, underscoring the need for cohesive tech policies.
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Platforms' Policy Gap
- Bloomberg's use of branded content on social media platforms revealed a loophole.
- This loophole exposed the lack of clear regulations for political advertising in the influencer marketing space.
Bloomberg's Meme Strategy
- Michael Bloomberg's campaign used influencer marketing with meme pages.
- This sparked a debate about political advertising on social media.
Manipulated Media Debate
- Social media platforms struggle to define and regulate manipulated media.
- The line between deceptive editing and common internet humor is blurry.