Squawk Pod NYT DealBook, Wrapped: Alex Karp, PM Netanyahu, & Erika Kirk 12/4/25
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Dec 4, 2025 Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner and CNBC contributor, shares his insights on vaccine regulation, emphasizing the challenges faced during the Trump administration. He highlights the importance of robust FDA processes and expresses concerns over public health implications. The discussion also touches on highlights from the DealBook Summit, including takes from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Palantir's Alex Karp, who critiques modern politics, providing a rich tapestry of perspectives on pressing issues.
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Markets Fear Politicized Fed Picks
- Discussion around potential Fed picks highlights market worry over perceived political influence.
- Concerns center on whether nominees would prioritize rate cuts to align with the president.
AI Investment Timing Risk
- Dario Amodei and others expressed concern about timing and economic risks in AI investment cycles.
- Heavy spending on data centers could misalign with unknown near-term economic returns.
Hosts' Funny AI Hallucinations
- Joe Kernen shared playful AI experiences, noting hallucinations like dangerous advice and meme-worthy errors.
- He described using Gemini and joked about making a 'Joe GPT' given frequent wrong answers.