Squawk Pod 2025 Winds Down: Warren Buffett, AI Automation, & WBD’s Bidders 12/31/25
Dec 31, 2025
Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, shares his urgent insights on the looming job apocalypse driven by AI automation and promotes corporate responsibility in reskilling displaced workers. Meanwhile, Bill Simon, former CEO of Walmart U.S., analyzes the retail landscape, highlighting winners like Dollar General while strategizing for 2026. Their discussions provide a compelling look into how AI and retail dynamics will shape the future as 2025 wraps up.
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WBD Likely To Reject Paramount Bid
- Warner Bros. Discovery was expected to formally reject Paramount/Skydance's offer, keeping a Netflix bid in play.
- The board previously cited lack of a personal guarantee as a reason for rejection, despite Larry Ellison's backing now.
Buffett Hands Day Job To Greg Abel
- Warren Buffett stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO after 60 years but stays on as chairman and major voter.
- Greg Abel will run the company operationally while Buffett retains significant influence and daily presence.
AI Threatens Broad Job Displacement
- Sal Khan warns generative AI could displace millions of jobs across sectors from call centers to driving and software roles.
- He argues companies must act now to reskill workers or risk severe political backlash and economic disruption.