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Aug 2023
1h 11m

#7 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt: AI and The Fi...

Liv Boeree
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Hollywood is currently at a standstill due to the joint writer’s & actor’s strike, in part because of the growing threat from generative AI. In this episode, I talk to one of the industry’s greatest talents and thinkers -- Joseph Gordon-Levitt -- about how he believes the industry needs to adapt in the age of synthetic media. We also hear his thoughts on how ... Show More
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