09 Dec 2025
36m

Kara Swisher takes on big tech, from Apple to Nvidia

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Masters of Scale

Bob Safian interviews Kara Swisher about the biggest stories in tech and beyond as 2025 winds down. Kara shares her perspectives on various topics, including the role of tech moguls in politics, the AI boom, electric vehicles, healthcare innovations like gene editing and GLP-1s, and the impact of technology on mental health. She also critiques the "founder worship" in the tech industry, discusses the competition between Google and OpenAI, and suggests that Tim Cook and Bob Iger should move on as CEOs of Apple and Disney, respectively. Kara emphasizes the importance of friction and challenges in maintaining cognitive health and highlights healthcare, robotics, and energy as key areas to watch in the coming years.

Outlines

Part 1: Tech Landscape and Alternative Focuses

Part 2: AI Impact and Tech Idolatry

Part 3: Competition and Leadership

Part 4: Societal Impact and Future Trends

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