Kara Swisher Says New AI Executive Order Is “Idiotic” | Pivot
Episode Description
Kara and Scott discuss a heavy weekend of news, with shootings at Brown University and Australia's Bondi Beach, as well as the death of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele. Then, Disney's "cease and desist" letter to Google over AI-generated content, Oracle's stock slide, and Paramount's pushback on Warner Bros. Discovery’s financing concerns. Plus, Trump introduces an AI executive order, but Kara says it's all about politics, not policies.
00:00 Intro 00:39 Gun Violence at Brown and Bondi Beach 15:40 Remembering Rob Reiner 18:19 OpenAI to Exit ‘Code Red’ 21:20 Disney Hits Google with Cease and Desist 29:02 Oracle’s Struggles 39:22 Trump’s AI Executive Order 43:48 Wins and Fails
Producers: Lara Naaman Zoë Marcus Taylor Griffin
Video Producer: Rich Shibley
Vox Media's Executive Producer of Podcasts: Nishat Kurwa
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Brief Summary
Pivot discusses recent gun violence incidents and societal implications, including anti-Semitism and the legacy of Rob Reiner.
Key points
- Tragic Weekend of Violence. A horrific weekend saw multiple shootings, including one at Brown University and another in Australia.
- Rob Reiner's Death. Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead, allegedly at the hands of their son.
- Gun Violence in America. The discussion highlights the stark contrast in gun violence statistics between the U.S. and Australia.
- The Rise of Anti-Semitism. The conversation touches on the alarming rise of anti-Semitism and its implications.
- Reflections on Rob Reiner. A tribute to Rob Reiner's impactful career and contributions to progressive causes.
- Disney's AI Strategy. Disney's investment in OpenAI raises questions about its long-term strategy in AI.
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Episode highlights
- Tragic Weekend of ViolenceA horrific weekend saw multiple shootings, including one at Brown University and another in Australia.“On Saturday, two people were killed and nine were injured at a shooting at Brown University.”0:34Dec 16, 2025
- Rob Reiner's DeathRob Reiner and his wife were found dead, allegedly at the hands of their son.“What a terrible parent and bystander.”1:00Dec 16, 2025
- Gun Violence in AmericaThe discussion highlights the stark contrast in gun violence statistics between the U.S. and Australia.“We have one mass shooting every 27 hours.”4:33Dec 16, 2025
- The Rise of Anti-SemitismThe conversation touches on the alarming rise of anti-Semitism and its implications.“This is really impacting everyone.”5:28Dec 16, 2025
- Reflections on Rob ReinerA tribute to Rob Reiner's impactful career and contributions to progressive causes.“What an incredibly effective progressive he was.”16:06Dec 16, 2025
- Disney's AI StrategyDisney's investment in OpenAI raises questions about its long-term strategy in AI.“They want to experiment and it’s all the proof is in the pudding.”23:48Dec 16, 2025
- Oracle's Code Red MomentOracle's stock plummets as it faces rising debt and delayed projects.“The company’s stock fell 14% last week. Ouch.”29:02Dec 16, 2025
- Trump's AI Executive OrderPresident Trump signs an executive order to regulate AI, sparking bipartisan opposition.“It's likely to be challenged in court on the grounds that it's idiotic.”39:25Dec 16, 2025
