The quickest way to slam the brakes on innovation is for the public to lose confidence in the safety of new technologies. Both government and industry have a responsibility to make sure that doesn't happen.
On the recordNovember 15, 2016
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Obama emphasizes the importance of public confidence in technology safety for innovation.
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