Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 11/18/25: Rubio Pushes Venezuela War, Saagar Attacked By DeSantis, AI Job Loss Imminent
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Nov 18, 2025 
Daniel Cocotelo, a former OpenAI staffer and executive director of AI2027, dives into the rapid advancements and risks of AI technology. He discusses concerning trends like the self-improvement of AIs, misalignment issues, and the significant economic implications of automation. Cocotelo highlights the chilling possibility of mass job losses due to AI research automation, stressing the need for transparency and protective actions. He also shares insights on how AI's power concentration could reshape societal dynamics as the technology continues to evolve.
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FTO Designation Raises Regime-Change Risk
- Marco Rubio is pushing to designate Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as an FTO to justify strikes and pressure Maduro.
- Saagar warns this legal move increases the risk of U.S. military escalation and potential regime-change consequences.
Regime Change Often Worsens Outcomes
- Overthrowing Maduro risks turning Venezuela into a failed state with greater migration and violence.
- Krystal and Saagar argue intervention often worsens outcomes based on past regime-change history.
Demand Oversight For Military Legal Memos
- Question secret legal memos and demand Congress exercise oversight before authorizing strikes.
- Saagar urges caution and accountability for military personnel following questionable legal cover.
