OpenAI releases AI video generator Sora but limits how it depicts...
The highly anticipated Sora video generator by OpenAI has been publicly released, allowing users of the premium version of ChatGPT to create AI-generated videos quickly and easily. The tool enables users to generate high-quality videos, such as sumo-wrestling bears and cats sipping coffee, based on simple written commands.
Concerns and Restrictions
However, OpenAI has imposed limitations on the use of Sora to depict humans. The company is closely monitoring the platform for any potential misuse or abuse, especially in relation to deepfakes and the misappropriation of likeness. Only a select group of invited testers currently have access to the feature that allows the creation of videos involving humans.
Text-to-video AI tools like Sora have been praised for their potential cost-saving benefits in the entertainment and marketing industries. Despite their advantages, concerns have been raised about the ease with which these tools can be used to impersonate real individuals, leading to ethical and security considerations.
Addressing Misuse and Safeguarding Content
OpenAI has taken steps to prevent the creation and distribution of harmful content, including blocking nudity and actively working to prevent the dissemination of inappropriate material, such as child sexual abuse content and sexual deepfakes. The company is committed to upholding high standards of content moderation and ensuring the responsible use of its AI technologies.
Following the overwhelming response to the release of Sora, OpenAI temporarily suspended the creation of new accounts due to heavy traffic on the platform. The company aims to engage with various stakeholders, including artists and policymakers, before making the tool more widely accessible to the public.
Transparency and Accountability
OpenAI has emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in the development and deployment of AI technologies. While the specific sources of imagery and video used to train Sora have not been disclosed, the company remains committed to ethical practices and responsible AI innovation.
In collaboration with The Associated Press, OpenAI has established a licensing and technology agreement, granting access to a portion of the AP's text archives for further development and research.
