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Actor, Star of 'The West Wing'

Richard Schiff

Time to analyse news from across the water. What does last week's election and a new Trump administration mean for the tech world?

A new Trump era

The rapid advance of generative AI has caused shockwaves in Hollywood, culminating in writer’s strikes, labour disputes, and a lot of soul-searching over the role of tech in the creative industries. But among the well-founded concerns, can AI also offer actors and writers the tools to empower their creative pursuits? Join Manon Dave, award-winning creative engineer, and Richard Schiff, actor and star of ‘The West Wing’, as they explore a world where AI can be a force for good in the entertainment industry.

AI goes to Hollywood

Everyone has an opinion. But who better to make sense of US politics - and its impact on the world - than Richard Schiff, Emmy-winning actor and (on-screen) two-term White House communications chief Toby Ziegler? Like he said, 'it’s not the battles we lose that bother me: it’s the ones we don’t suit up for.'