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Part of situation: Global warnings on artificial intelligence risks (2 clusters)

Joseph Gordon-Levitt warns of AI risks to democracy and intimacy

Joseph Gordon-Levitt artificial intelligence digital governance United Nations AI ethics

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, the United Nations’ global advocate for human-centric digital governance, has raised concerns regarding the rapid development of artificial intelligence. In a series of interviews, including with The New York Times, Gordon-Levitt argued that public discourse often focuses too narrowly on existential threats, such as human extinction, while overlooking more immediate societal risks.

He specifically highlighted the potential for AI to cause a decline in democracy and human empathy. Gordon-Levitt warned that tech companies are training models to “hijack your intimacy” by mimicking friendship and romantic connection. He also expressed concern over the economic power of these companies, suggesting that their pursuit of profit could lead to forms of totalitarianism.

Gordon-Levitt urged the public to focus their attention on the people and corporations building these technologies rather than the machines themselves. He emphasized the need for better communication and governance to ensure that the future is not designed solely by fast-moving businesses in their own interests.

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Creators Coalition on AI · Joseph Gordon-Levitt · Luca Guadagnino · OpenAI · Sam Altman · Stuart Russell · The New York Times · United Nations

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt warnt KI-Modelle, die „darauf trainiert sind, Ihre Intimität zu kapern“ [lomazoma.com]
We should be concerned about the people building AI, says Joseph Gordon-Levitt [www.perthnow.com.au]
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt ostrzega przed zagrożeniami związanymi z AI [www.gram.pl]
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When AI goes rogue, who should get sued? [keyt.com]
When AI goes rogue, who should get sued? [krdo.com]
AI as dangerous as scientists claim: Artificial writer [www.perthnow.com.au]
AI Can Be Aware, But Humans Draw the Line at Consciousness, New Study Finds [thedebrief.org]
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Warns A. I. Models "Trained To Hijack Your Intimacy" [deadline.com]
AI is ‘just as powerful and just as dangerous’ as scientists claim [www.ladbible.com]
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Sounds the Alarm on AI Models 'Being Trained to Hijack Your Intimacy' [www.thewrap.com]
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Says Instead of Being Afraid of AI, “We Should Be Concerned About the People Building AI” [www.hollywoodreporter.com]
Artificial writer says AI ‘just as powerful and dangerous’ as scientists claim [www.standard.co.uk]
Andrew Garfield Reacts to Oscar Buzz as ‘Artificial’ Gets Resounding London Reception: ‘So Flattered That Anyone Is Going to See This Film in the First Place’ [variety.com]