Trump’s Tech Governance: Making Sense of the First 100 Days

In the wake of the 2024 election results, the Open Technology Institute has closely observed the direction of U.S. tech policy under a second Trump presidency. As part of New America’s Technology and Democracy programs, we highlighted five key tech policy directions—not tailored to a particular political party but focused on advancing fundamental policies that ensure emerging technologies serve the public good. We urged the Trump administration to prioritize:

1. Responsible data use, privacy, and freedom of expression
2. Equitable internet access as the gateway to democracy, digital competition, and U.S. success
3. Advancing responsible use of AI and other emerging technologies
4. Tech that enables opportunity for all
5. Ensuring a secure and healthy public square

By our assessment, the first 100 days of the second Trump administration have not only failed to prioritize these policy directions but have also constituted an attack on the principles of openness, security, and innovation on which the internet was built.