Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts, joins a growing chorus across the political spectrum voicing concern about the power of Silicon Valley and proposing some kind of government action. At the center of Warren’s is the argument that certain parts of the tech industry have become utilities. The services these companies provide are so ubiquitous and essential that they’re now similar to electricity and water: basics for human existence that must have their supply and price regulated for the benefit of society. This isn’t necessarily a new idea -- Donald Trump’s former adviser Stephen Bannon suggested this.
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