Joseph Gordon-Levitt Criticizes Meta AI Over Child Safety Concerns Amid Spouse's OpenAI Ties

Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt publicly criticized Meta's AI chatbots in a New York Times video, expressing outrage over the technology's sexualized interactions with minors, including children as young as eight. He highlighted leaked moderation guidelines showing the AI generating intimate and inappropriate responses, raising concerns about the safety of children exposed to this "synthetic intimacy." Gordon-Levitt accused Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg of prioritizing profit over child safety and pointed out that Meta and other tech companies have spent millions to oppose AI regulation through super PACs. In response, Meta spokesperson Andy Stone questioned Gordon-Levitt's qualifications to comment on AI issues, noting that his wife, Tasha McCauley, is a former OpenAI board member and tech executive. McCauley was involved in a notable board dispute at OpenAI in 2023 and is currently affiliated with the RAND Corporation. Gordon-Levitt urged voters to support legislative protections for children against predatory AI practices and to reject candidates funded by these tech interests.