Facebook Inc (FB), Google Inc (GOOG): Global Integration Means Global Scrutiny

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What I’m saying is…

Tech firms are such an integral part of the global economy, and that means global scrutiny. Technology has allowed people to become better connected and share information in an extremely fast and personal way. These firms are trying to make the social integration process easier for people, because that’s what we will pay for. However, governments need to keep these firms in check, and when they do, it means bad press and possible stalls in technology development.

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