Joseph Gordon-Levitt Calls for AI Company Shutdown Amid Safety Concerns
At the TIME100 AI Impact Dinner in San Francisco, actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt called for U.S. government intervention, suggesting that AI companies should be shut down until their products are proven safe, citing a lack of regulation and potential harm. Other…
Baltimore, MD, September 15, 2026 —
SAN FRANCISCO – Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt has urged the U.S. government to intervene in the artificial intelligence sector, proposing that AI companies cease operations until their products can be demonstrated as safe. Gordon-Levitt voiced these concerns at the TIME100 AI Impact Dinner held in San Francisco.
The actor cited a perceived lack of regulation surrounding AI development and deployment as a primary reason for his call to action, highlighting the potential for harm if the technology progresses without adequate oversight. He suggested that a temporary shutdown of AI companies would be a necessary step until safety protocols and assurances are firmly established.
The event also featured discussions from other notable figures in the AI landscape. Inventor Danielle Boyer and computer scientist Suchi Saria contributed to the discourse, addressing the broader long-term ethical considerations associated with artificial intelligence. Both speakers acknowledged the significant potential of AI, including its capacity for life-saving applications, while also touching upon the complex ethical implications that need to be navigated as the technology evolves.
The proceedings at the TIME100 AI Impact Dinner underscored a range of perspectives on the rapid advancement of AI, from urgent calls for regulatory action to thoughtful consideration of its future societal impact and beneficial uses.
Story summarized from the original created by Io Dodds on time.com, see more information here.
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