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Grading Obama's Tech Initiatives
By Virginia Prescott on Tuesday, March 10, 2009.
President Obama promised Americans he would harness the power of the internet to create a more transparent federal government and to bring the White House into the 21st century. Here’s candidate Obama answering questions from YouTube users in an online-only interview early in his campaign:
In the seven weeks since his inauguration, we’ve seen some evidence that Obama is making good on his promises – but some critics say we haven’t seen enough. The recent flap over whether or not the president should be able to use a Blackberry illustrated how difficult it can be to bring even small change to the nation’s highest office. It also underscored the security concerns that accompany the digital age, concerns that cannot be overlooked in matters of national security. Nicholas Thompson analyzed the administration’s tech initiatives to date for Wired Magazine, and he joins us now with his assessment. Nicholas Thompson in Wired Magazine: "Too Early to Criticize Obama's Tech Policy?" Washington Post: "Web-Savvy Obama Team Hits Unexpected Bumps" The Obameter from the St. Petersburg Times (Photo courtesy tsmall via Flickr/Creative Commons) About usWord of Mouth is all about what's new. Online and on-air, the show looks at our fascinating and ever-changing world, and puts the latest ideas under a microscope. Word of Mouth investigates everything from science and technology, to health and the environment, to new trends in popular culture. The show airs Monday through Thursday at noon and is hosted by Virginia Prescott. Contact usSay what you want to say. How you want to say it. We want to hear from you. Search usPodcastWord of Mouth is on the move! Sign up for our podcast and take the show wherever you go.
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