POLITICO Tech Ex-Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer thinks numbers will save us
Jun 14, 2024
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer discusses the importance of data and USAFacts' mission to present government data clearly. The conversation dives into AI, politics, and data, emphasizing the need for a legal framework. Ballmer also explores the challenges of navigating politicization in non-political issues and the dynamics of the upcoming 2024 election. Additionally, the podcast covers his philanthropic efforts, nonpartisan support for democracy, and the complexities of managing political views within tech companies.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
AI, Politics, and Data: Navigating the Complex Landscape
01:35 • 19min
Navigating the Politicization of Non-Political Issues and the Dynamics of the 2024 Election
20:52 • 2min
Philanthropic efforts and nonpartisan support for democracy
22:23 • 2min
Navigating the Intersection of Tech Companies, CEOs, and Politics
24:14 • 2min
Comparing Politics to Sports: Tribalism and Compromise
26:44 • 2min