Joseph Gordon-Levitt Discusses AI Risks and Regulation

In a clip produced by TIME Studios, actor and entrepreneur Joseph Gordon-Levitt shares his perspective on the rapid development of artificial intelligence. He expresses concern regarding the emergence of powerful, autonomous agents that are difficult to control, suggesting that current operational methods may necessitate legal intervention. Gordon-Levitt argues that if companies are operating in ways that could lead to widespread harm, the law should step in to shut those operations down, emphasizing the need for significant changes in how these technologies are managed.

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ama44NewcomerOct 12, 2026

What these companies are doing is very scary. But it is probably a strategic matter of national security. If they stop that doesn't mean their enemies will stop.

beatriz20NewcomerOct 12, 2026

Shut down clanker net!

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bilalahmed50NewcomerOct 12, 2026

He doesn't understand that the tech companies paid for the election of an orange baboon who will do whatever it takes to stay in the oval office.

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sharma.arjunNewcomerOct 12, 2026

Aaah one of the tribe saying things to protect its tribe. Classic.

leila.toumiNewcomerOct 12, 2026

And China and EU promises to do the same with their AI companies, right ? Exactly the same rules and enforcement.

the_avaNewcomerOct 12, 2026

Of Course they are saying it. Because they benefit from those laws. They are still going to break them. But it gets rid of the competition. I'd do the same. All i had to do to figure out what the competition is doing is sue them so they'll have to tell me what they are doing. I m

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somchai_srisaiNewcomerOct 12, 2026

Cause actors are the most reliable advisers regarding AI handling... Right

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rohan_47xNewcomerOct 12, 2026

Not against his points but he forget to mention that software needs hardware to run especially strong hardware when it comes to AI and those hardware require electricity. Pull the plug, problem solved otherwise you are reliable of caused damages. Side note: There is no such a thi

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kowalski.janNewcomerOct 12, 2026

Is this guy 20 or 50 years old?

emma_23xNewcomerOct 12, 2026

Yeah but there is a global AI race going on where these companies are being asked to innovate as quickly as possible because the future of the US as a global power depends on it. The goal is to protect America, not it’s people.