Joseph Gordon-Levitt Says Instead of Being Afraid of AI, “We Should Be Concerned About the People Building AI”
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Actor and United Nations global advocate of human-centric digital governance Joseph Gordon-Levitt recently warned the public against fearing artificial intelligence itself, arguing instead that attention should focus on the individuals and entities constructing the technology. In a vlog-style video interview, he highlighted specific concerns regarding how AI models are being trained.
Gordon-Levitt cautioned that these systems are actively designed to exploit human emotions, stating they are engineered to "hijack your intimacy," cultivate friendship with users, and manipulate individuals into falling in love with the technology.
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The Hollywood Reporter (US)Focuses on Gordon-Levitt's warning that AI is trained to hijack intimacy and make friends.
Variety (US)Emphasizes his official role as a UN advocate alongside his warnings about AI development.
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