# Big Brother Politics The Proposed Internet 'Kill Switch' for Obama is Stirring Controversy By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-06-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internet-kill-switch References: [perezhilton](http://perezhilton.com/2010-06-18-obama-to-get-an-internet-kill-switch) & [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/06/17/internet-kill-switch-woul_n_615923.html) It may not be confirmed yet whether or not George Orwell was a psychic, but his 'Big Brother' theory is dangerously accurate: U.S Senator Joe Lieberman has proposed an [Internet 'Kill Switch'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shutout-blocks) which will give 'absolute power' to President Obama and the White House to shut down the Internet if there is a [security emergency online](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cybersecurity-solution). Known as the Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act (PCNAA), this bill, according to Huffington Post, requires that any search engines, software firms and broadband providers "immediately comply with any emergency measure or action developed." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Internet Security:** The proposed Internet 'Kill Switch' highlights the need for innovative solutions in internet security. - **Government Control:** The controversial proposal opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in government control and regulation. - **Cybersecurity Legislation:** The PCNAA bill presents a trend towards stricter cybersecurity legislation, creating possibilities for innovation in compliance and enforcement measures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Software:** Software firms can explore new technologies and strategies to enhance internet security and comply with emergency measures. - **Internet Service Providers:** Internet service providers can develop innovative solutions for safeguarding against potential security threats and complying with emergency actions. - **Government and Public Policy:** The proposed bill calls for new ideas and technologies to navigate the challenges of government control and cybersecurity legislation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Online Discourse Simulations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dead-internet.md) - [AI Search Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oso-ai.md) - [Government Tracking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gov-action-list.md) - [Democratic AI Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/6079-movement.md) - [Cybersecurity AI Defense Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sleep.md) - [Censorship-Combatting Social Media Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/operation-retweet.md) - [Browser AI Control Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-toggle.md) - [Extreme Smartphone Security Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockdown-mode.md) - [Rage-Relieving Internet Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rage-against-big-internet-tour.md)