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Kara Swisher is terminating her CNN contract early following the Paramount-WBD merger settlement, citing objections to Ellison ownership and personal tensions with Nellie Bowles.
Kara Swisher has announced she is terminating her contract with CNN early, citing the imminent Paramount-WBD merger. Her decision follows a settlement with California Attorney General Rob Bonta that removed the final legal barrier to the acquisition. Swisher criticized the Ellison family as 'terrible media owners' and stated she prefers working for Rupert Murdoch. CNN executives have attempted to retain her, but she cited higher-value opportunities elsewhere. The move highlights growing anxiety within the network regarding potential editorial shifts and layoffs under new ownership.
Kara Swisher announced on her Pivot podcast that she is terminating her CNN contract early, citing the imminent Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Her decision follows a settlement with California Attorney General Rob Bonta that removed the final legal barrier to the acquisition. Swisher criticized the Ellison family as 'terrible media owners' and stated she prefers working for Rupert Murdoch. CNN executives have attempted to retain her, but she cited higher-value opportunities elsewhere. The move highlights growing anxiety within the network regarding potential editorial shifts and layoffs under new ownership.
Rosie O'Donnell, on a Kara Swisher–led podcast, accuses Trump of being physically ill and unfit to lead, criticizing health disclosures and pointing to public signs of fatigue and ongoing questions about his health.
Joy Behar will take a short break from The View to travel to Paris and London to perform in the West End play My First Ex-Husband; her last appearance before the break is planned for May 28. In her absence, Whoopi Goldberg will host the Friday shows, Sheryl Underwood will guest-host for two days, and Kara Swisher will join the Hot Topics panel on other days alongside Ana Navarro, with Behar continuing to bank Weekend View episodes.
Nikki Glaser says it’s embarrassing that headlines latched onto her comments about being OK with her boyfriend hooking up with other women, noting she didn’t censor herself on podcasts and plans to be more mindful of what she says in the future.
Kara Swisher's CNN series argues that extending healthy years matters more than lifespan, highlighting habits that boost healthspan—learning new, friction-filled activities, social interaction, and science-backed practices like fermentation—so people can thrive rather than just survive.
CNN contributor Kara Swisher predicts potential friction between Elon Musk and Donald Trump if Trump returns to the White House, suggesting their strong personalities could clash.
On his "Club Random" podcast, Bill Maher predicted that President Biden would lose the upcoming presidential election to Donald Trump, despite his personal preference for Biden. Journalist Kara Swisher disagreed, suggesting a silent majority, particularly female voters, would support Biden as the less problematic candidate. Maher acknowledged this possibility but also highlighted the potential impact of "shy Trump voters." The discussion also touched on Maher's criticism from the left and his recent appearance on "The View."
At SXSW, a sizzle reel featuring panelists promoting AI was booed by audience members, including writers and actors who are concerned about the potentially destructive power of AI. The video, shown before the premiere of a rom-com, featured tech journo Kara Swisher and others advocating for embracing AI rather than resisting it, but it was met with strong disapproval from the audience. This reflects the divide between the tech industry's optimism about AI and the concerns of those who may be negatively impacted by technological disruption.
Kara Swisher, a prominent Silicon Valley chronicler, believes that Elon Musk's destructive behavior is fueled by his need for adoration and lack of accountability from his inner circle, leading to a descent into conspiracy-laden rhetoric and erratic behavior. Swisher criticizes Musk's slide into red-pilled conspiracyville and expresses disappointment in his once-inspiring vision being clouded by rampant antisemitism, racism, and erratic antics. This comes amidst Musk's acquisition of Twitter and his public persona's shift, prompting concerns about the impact on himself and his companies.
Kara Swisher, a CNN contributor and veteran tech journalist, shares her candid opinions on various influential tech leaders in a rapid-fire interview with Chris Wallace.
Tech journalist Kara Swisher discovered numerous AI-generated fake biographies of herself on Amazon, with knockoff books claiming to be her new memoir proliferating on the platform. This issue is not unique to Swisher, as many authors have faced similar problems with AI-generated books flooding Amazon, often competing with genuine works. While Amazon has taken some steps to address the problem, authors and industry analysts are calling for more transparency and measures to combat the proliferation of fake books on the platform.
Journalist Kara Swisher's memoir "Burn Book" has been flooded on Amazon with AI-generated biographies and summaries of her recent release, featuring uncanny renditions of her face on the covers. A total of 21 Swisher books, likely AI-penned, were found, some published days before her own release. Swisher jokingly blamed OpenAI CEO Sam Altman for the flood of AI-generated books. Her memoir, subtitled "A Tech Love Story," recounts her pioneering years as a tech journalist and is available from Simon & Schuster.
Kara Swisher, a prominent tech journalist, emphasizes the need for news organizations to reinvent themselves in the face of existential crisis, attributing the industry's struggles to a failure to adapt to digital shifts and the encroachment of tech companies into media. Swisher criticizes legacy media for not attracting top tech talent due to financial disparities and points to Big Tech's dominance in advertising and referral traffic as contributing to the media's plight. She also addresses media coverage of the 2024 race and billionaire figures, while expressing concern about the threat of emerging AI technology. Despite the challenges, Swisher sees opportunities for impactful and creative endeavors in the media industry, albeit on a smaller scale.