GitHub's policy predictions for 2019

In 2019, significant policy changes were anticipated to impact the tech industry, with a shift from the "techlash" of 2018 towards addressing root causes of societal issues often attributed to technology, such as echo chambers and fake news, which have deeper origins. The tech industry was expected to play a crucial role in tackling these issues alongside other sectors, as exemplified by its involvement in climate change initiatives. Additionally, there was growing recognition of the internet's positive attributes, prompting efforts to preserve key values like openness and privacy through initiatives such as Tim Berners-Lee's Contract for the Web. Global cooperation on internet security was identified as essential, with initiatives like the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace gaining traction, despite potential challenges from national security interests. Open source software (OSS) was highlighted as a key component of shared defenses, with increasing support and funding from policymakers anticipated. The year also underscored the need for developers to engage more actively in policymaking, with efforts to reintroduce the Office of Technology Assessment in the U.S. and increased opportunities for policy-minded technologists.

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