Mar 21, 2026 8:56am PT

Judy Greer and Kara Swisher Take on AI Fears, Streaming’s Impact and Maturing on Screen: ‘I Have Loved This Section of My Life’

Actor and journalist-host discuss shifts in Hollywood and other candid subjects in conversation held at SHE Media Co-Lab installation at the SXSW festival

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Actor Judy Greer and journalist and TV host Kara Swisher went right for it as soon as they sat down.

The pair took on AI fears, maturing on screen and assessing how the dawn of streaming has changed Hollywood’s traditional compensation models during a conversation held at the SHE Media Co-lab space at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas on March 15.

Greer was at the festival as part of the rollout for the indie drama “Chili Finger,” a true-crime tale revolving around a scam plot gone wrong. She stars opposite Sean Astin, Bryan Cranston and others. Greer described the jobs picture in Hollywood as “scary” for people in the early stages of their careers.

Judy Greer and Kara Swisher Take on AI Fears, Streaming's Impact and Maturing on Screen: 'I Have Loved This Section of My Life'