President-elect Donald Trump has named Brendan Carr, a vocal critic of social media giants, as the next Federal Communications Commission chairman. Carr, currently the FCC's senior Republican commissioner, authored key portions of the conservative "Project 2025" regulatory playbook.
Carr accepted the nomination on social media, stating he was "humbled and honored" to serve.
As FCC chairman, Carr would lead the five-member bipartisan commission responsible for regulating America's communications infrastructure. His stated priorities include "reining in Big Tech" and "ensuring FCC accountability."
A lot could change with Carr in the lead because he has suggested banning TikTok unless it separates from its Chinese parent company and supports reforming Section 230, which currently shields social media platforms from content liability.
How could this appointment affect Israel?
It could have significant implications for Israeli tech companies and U.S.-Israel digital partnerships.
If his major reforms go through, it could affect Israeli companies operating in the U.S. market. In addition, his appointment signals potential shifts in how social media companies, including those with significant Israeli R&D presence, operate in America.
"He will end the regulatory onslaught crippling America's innovators," Trump announced, potentially opening new opportunities for Israeli tech firms in the U.S. market. However, Carr's proposed reforms to Section 230, which protects social media companies from content liability, could affect Israeli-developed content moderation technologies.
Whatever happens, America under Trump is in for some massive shifts.
NBC contributed to this article.
