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Celebs React to Controversial Thiel Conference Invite
19 Jun
Summary
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt confirmed past attendance at Dialog conferences.
- Sophia Bush spoke out about accepting invitations to discuss AI.
- Thiel's invite-only Dialog forum sparks celebrity responses.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Sophia Bush have responded to their names appearing on an alleged invite list for Peter Thiel's exclusive Dialog conferences. Gordon-Levitt confirmed his past attendance at two such events, clarifying that he has never met Thiel and considers them political opposites. He noted the conferences featured diverse opinions, not a single ideology.
Gordon-Levitt emphasized his work in tech and AI, seeking understanding across different perspectives. Sophia Bush stated she accepted invitations to speak about a deepfake porn documentary, aiming to counter a purely progress-driven AI narrative. She expressed surprise at the forum's founder, affirming her values of protecting families and human rights.
Bush further explained that Thiel was not present at her events and had not been involved for approximately 15 years. She stressed the importance of women's voices in such discussions regarding emerging technologies. A spokesperson for Josh Brolin also reacted to his inclusion on the alleged list.
