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- NewsAlyssa Bereznak
Obama on encryption debate: ‘There has to be some concession’ from tech companies
Obama is hopeful that tech companies and law enforcement can find common ground on the issue.
- NewsAlyssa Bereznak
At SXSW, Obama calls on tech industry to solve ‘the big problems that we’re facing today’
In the first-ever visit by a president to the technology festival South by Southwest, Barack Obama spoke about cybersecurity, countering religious extremism, and engaging citizens through new digital avenues.
- NewsYahoo Politics Staff
Live coverage: President Obama’s keynote address at South by Southwest
Hello from Austin, Texas! I'm holed up in the Palmer Events Center awaiting the arrival of President Obama. As the first president in history to attend SXSW, he plans to "participate in a conversation about civic engagement in the 21st century and how we can use technology to tackle our toughest challenges," according to the White House. I'll be feeding you live updates from that convo. Follow along below.