The Third Wave Revolution

When Sullivan joined the Biden administration, he brought with him a revolutionary vision for American technology policy. In a speech at DC's historic Mayflower hotel, Sullivan outlined what he saw as the two previous waves of technological development: the first, when the Internet appeared to be a democratizing force, and the second, when authoritarian regimes co-opted these tools for suppression and surveillance. Sullivan called for a "third wave" - one shaped by US leadership and democratic values.