Real Time with Bill Maher Ep. #697: Barry Diller, Jake Tapper, Rep. Seth Moulton
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May 31, 2025 
Barry Diller, a pioneering entertainment innovator, joins Jake Tapper, CNN anchor and political analyst, along with Rep. Seth Moulton, a Marine veteran and congressman. They dive into the transformative impact of AI on politics and entertainment, juxtaposing tech giants with traditional Hollywood. The trio candidly discusses Biden's leadership challenges, the Democratic Party's identity struggles, and the complexities of public perception. They also touch on societal issues like acceptance for LGBTQ youth and the critical need for transparency in political discourse.
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Impending AI Revolution
- True general artificial intelligence could appear within the next two years, radically transforming civilization.
- This change will be as consequential as the Renaissance but entirely new in impact.
Tech Giants Control Entertainment
- Netflix disrupted Hollywood's century-long dominance by tech-driven new business models.
- Tech giants like Netflix, Amazon, and Apple now control entertainment with vastly different resources.
Secret Fear Fueled Risks
- Barry Diller lived with the secret of being gay, which felt like an ever-present anvil.
- This fear allowed him to take significant business risks, despite the personal cost.
