Exploring Ballmer's Views on Politics, Disinformation, and Basketball
Billionaire Steve Ballmer Discusses Disinformation and NBA Ownership
On a crisp fall day in Midtown Manhattan, some of the most powerful people in sports gathered for a meeting of NBA owners. Former Microsoft CEO and current owner of the Los Angeles Clippers Steve Ballmer was in attendance, walking the hallways with a folder and his phone, fulfilling his duties as the chairman of the audit committee.
Since leaving his post at Microsoft, Ballmer has been sharing his time between basketball and his not-for-profit venture USAFacts. The billionaire, who is estimated to be one of the richest people in the world, has turned his love of computers, data, and facts into crunching government statistics into digestible information for the public.
He spoke with Scripps News’ Disinformation Desk about getting real information out to Americans and combating disinformation.
Key Takeaways from Ballmer's Conversation
- USAFacts Origin: Ballmer founded USAFacts to understand government’s impact on economic mobility.
- Philanthropic Focus: His wife encouraged him to pursue philanthropy and explore government spending.
- Educating the Public: He aims to educate Americans on government data, especially in election years.
- Video Format: The transition to video was a strategic choice to disseminate important information.
Discover more insights from Liz Landers' conversation with Ballmer and learn how he plans to address challenges in disinformation.
This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.