On with Kara Swisher Laurene Powell Jobs and Kara Talk Tech, AI & Journalism
Jun 14, 2024
Laurene Powell Jobs, a businesswoman and entrepreneur committed to social causes, engages with Kara Swisher, a renowned tech journalist. They delve into the powerful influence of tech CEOs and the urgent need for regulation in the industry. The conversation touches on the complexities of tech culture, including love, disillusionment, and the menace of misinformation. They discuss the ethical dilemmas of AI and emphasize the importance of protective regulations to ensure diverse representation in tech. Lively banter about personal tech preferences adds a humorous touch.
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Burn Book: A Love Story Gone Wrong
- Laurene Powell Jobs and Kara Swisher discuss Swisher's book, "Burn Book: A Tech Love Story."
- The title references "Mean Girls" but also Swisher's love for tech, now a "love story gone wrong."
Partnership with Walt Mossberg
- Swisher details her longstanding partnership with Walt Mossberg, crediting him for her career shift to tech journalism.
- They shared a vision and launched All Things D, conducting iconic interviews, including one with Bill Gates and Steve Jobs.
Lost Idealism in Tech
- Powell Jobs highlights the idealism of early tech leaders, influenced by counterculture and humanities.
- She questions what values remain and what's been lost in today's tech landscape.
