DeepSummary
In this episode, Kara Swisher interviews Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) about various topics including tech, AI, her opposition to the TikTok ban, data privacy, and her recent altercation with Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. They discuss AOC's bipartisan bill to combat non-consensual deepfake pornography and her views on regulating AI and big tech companies.
The conversation also covers AOC's stance on Gaza, the conflict between Israel and Palestine, and her criticism of the Biden administration's handling of the situation. She shares her thoughts on the progressive political movement, her relationship with the Democratic Party, and the prospects of Trump winning the 2024 election.
Throughout the interview, AOC provides insights into her political philosophy, her approach to navigating the complexities of Congress, and her vision for building a new democratic coalition that can consistently draw majority support from American voters.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- AOC advocates for proactive regulation of the tech industry and AI to prevent repeating past mistakes.
- She criticizes the concentration of power and wealth in the tech industry, viewing tech leaders as oligarchs.
- AOC expresses strong opposition to Trump winning the 2024 election, warning of potential threats to democracy.
- She supports Biden's re-election bid despite acknowledging disillusionment among younger voters.
- AOC takes a critical stance on Israel's actions in Gaza and the shifting political dynamics around the conflict.
- She discusses her bipartisan efforts to combat non-consensual deepfake pornography through legislation.
- AOC reflects on her political journey, her navigation of Congress, and her vision for building a new democratic coalition.
- She engages in a frank discussion about her altercation with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and the larger dynamics surrounding it.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Trump does absolutely have a chance to win. That is why I have thrown my support behind Biden early, and I support it vociferously. It is unequivocal that if Donald Trump wins, we are looking at the potential dissolution of democracy in the United States of America.“ by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
- “I think they understand that their time is up and they may be able to claw on for a cycle or two. But what they don't understand is that they have completely lost a generation that is now ascending to be the largest voting bloc in the United States of America. And they have lost it, if not permanently. They have lost it generationally because of the unquestioning support for the atrocity.“ by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
- “It sounds nuts, but, like, I wouldn't be surprised if this guy threw me in jail.“ by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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Episode Information
On with Kara Swisher
Vox Media
6/6/24
Kara sits down to talk with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The social media-savvy congresswoman from the Bronx is a member of the bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, and she recently introduced a bill to combat nonconsensual deepfake pornography.
Kara and AOC discuss the bill, and her opposition to the TikTok ban, along with her take on the overall tech landscape. They also dive into her recent back-and-forth with Marjorie Taylor Greene, her relationship with the Left, Trump vs. Biden and Gaza.
Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find Kara on Instagram/Threads as @karaswisher
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