
As Silicon Valley battles scandals and increasing regulatory scrutiny, Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has warned Facebook and Google not to make the same mistake Microsoft did. In an interview with Yahoo Finance editor-in-chief Andy Serwer in Washington D.C., the former executive was asked how he sees the current storm clouds over the tech industry playing out.
Main Idea: Steve Ballmer says the tech industry should work with regulators early to avoid the kind of legal fight Microsoft faced.
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Tougher scrutiny or antitrust action could raise prices, slow product changes, and limit some tech services people and small businesses use.
Quicker talks with regulators could lead to clearer rules and fewer drawn-out legal fights, which may give consumers and workers more stability.
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