Pivot

Meta and YouTube Lose in Court, Insider Iran Trades, and Sora Shuts Down

with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway
27 Mar 2026 5 min read 45m
TL;DR

Meta and YouTube face landmark liability verdicts in social media addiction cases, marking a watershed moment for Big Tech accountability. OpenAI shutters Sora as predicted, while the Trump administration stacks its AI council with tech executives—setting the stage for industry-friendly regulation and consolidating power among Big Tech.

Key Moments
Kara Swisher
“[No transcript — approximate] Meta and YouTube are found liable in landmark social media addiction cases”
Discussing major court losses for Big Tech platforms in addiction-related lawsuits
Scott Galloway
“[No transcript — approximate] I predicted Sora would shut down, and that's exactly what happened”
Analyzing OpenAI's decision to discontinue the Sora video generation product
Kara Swisher
“[No transcript — approximate] The Trump administration is stacking the AI council with Big Tech names”
Discussing appointments to influence AI policy under the new administration
Scott Galloway
“[No transcript — approximate] The TSA mess continues to unfold”
Commenting on ongoing airport security and operational challenges
Kara Swisher
“[No transcript — approximate] Surprising Democratic wins in Florida, including in Trump's own backyard”
Analyzing unexpected political victories in traditionally Republican areas
About the show
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Pivot is a podcast hosted by Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway that breaks down the week's biggest stories in tech, politics, and business. The hosts offer sharp analysis on everything from regulatory battles to market trends, bringing insider perspective and irreverent commentary to the news that matters most.
Takeaways
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Social media addiction lawsuits reshape platform liability Meta and YouTube's court losses establish legal precedent that platforms bear responsibility for addictive design patterns. This signals a shift toward holding tech companies accountable for psychological harm, potentially forcing product redesigns and stricter content moderation standards.
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OpenAI abandons Sora amid AI consolidation Sora's shutdown reflects realistic constraints on video AI monetization and resource allocation. The move concentrates resources on more profitable ventures like ChatGPT, signaling market consolidation around proven AI winners rather than experimental moonshots.
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Big Tech captures AI policy through administration appointments Stacking the AI council with industry executives creates a revolving door between regulation and Big Tech interests. This threatens meaningful oversight and could entrench market dominance among existing players while deterring competition and smaller innovators.