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Kamala Harris: A Potential Democratic Presidential Nominee
As the upcoming November election approaches, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris emerges as a possible Democratic presidential candidate. Here's a deep dive into her stance on pivotal business topics.
Tech Regulation
Kamala Harris, while serving as California attorney general, took a firm stance on tech regulation. She filed a lawsuit against eBay in 2012 over anticompetitive hiring practices linked to a no-poaching agreement with Intuit, resulting in a near $4 million settlement by 2014.
In 2015, Harris pressed the startup Houzz to appoint a chief privacy officer following accusations that the app recorded sales calls without proper consent. She made a notable effort to combat the spread of revenge porn on social media, spearheading a campaign that led major tech companies like Facebook, Google, and Microsoft to remove explicit images posted without consent.
“I cannot emphasize enough how leaders in technology have stepped up,” Harris remarked, acknowledging that tech executives cooperated, albeit reluctantly, with her initiatives.
Big Tech
When campaigning for the role of California attorney general, Harris positioned herself as a capitalist, managing to maintain a close relationship with the tech sector in her home region, the Bay Area. She mingled with prominent tech figures, attended notable events such as the wedding of early Facebook executive Sean Parker, and received substantial donations from key industry players like Linkedin co-founder Reid Hoffman and billionaire John Doerr. Executives like Sheryl Sandberg and Marc Benioff were among her supporters.
Climate and Energy
Harris aligns closely with President Biden on climate and energy issues but has consistently highlighted clean energy and environmental justice as her main concerns. During her tenure as San Francisco’s district attorney and California attorney general, Harris launched several lawsuits against major oil companies.
In 2020, when Biden chose her as his running mate, he emphasized her rigorous opposition to big oil. Recently, Harris announced a $3 billion commitment to the Green Climate Fund and delivered a major international speech focused on climate. Moreover, as vice president, she has participated in rolling out Environmental Protection Agency policies targeting environmental injustices, including a significant program to replace lead pipes and paint nationwide.
Artificial Intelligence
Harris has been vocal about the risks posed by artificial intelligence. In a November 2023 address, she described AI as an "existential" threat and highlighted the potential dangers it poses to humanity. Meeting with tech leaders like Satya Nadella, Sam Altman, and Sundar Pichai, she underscored their "moral" duty to mitigate AI's risks. She supported President Biden's executive order aiming for stricter consumer protections against AI-related threats, including AI-generated scam calls and misleading content.
