Kamala Harris gains momentum for 2024 nomination with strong Silicon Valley backing
Key industry figures highlight her stable leadership and alignment with Silicon Valley values.
As US Vice President Kamala Harris emerges as a leading candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, she has garnered significant support from Silicon Valley’s tech leaders. Prominent figures like Sheryl Sandberg, Reed Hastings, and Melinda French Gates are backing Harris, reflecting a shift in the tech industry’s allegiance.
Harris, a Bay Area native with deep connections to the tech world, has built a reputation for balancing industry relationships with a commitment to tech accountability. Her tenure as California Attorney General and Senator included efforts to address online harassment and user privacy issues. As Vice President, she has focused on AI safety, engaging with top tech executives to establish robust regulations.
Tech leaders see Harris as a preferable alternative to former President Donald Trump, whose policies they view as detrimental to the industry. Trump’s anti-immigration stance and tariff plans contrast sharply with Harris’s more supportive approach to tech and progressive causes, such as climate action and reproductive rights. The alignment with tech values makes Harris a favoured choice in Silicon Valley.
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