OpenAI just dropped their new Sora App, claiming it’s the next big thing in the world of social media. This app is supposed to be a direct competitor to TikTok and Instagram, but with a twist – all the videos are made using the Sora 2 video generation model.
So, what’s the big deal with Sora 2? Well, it turns out that this fancy AI tool has been trained on a ton of human-made videos floating around the internet. And guess what? A lot of these videos contain copyrighted material from big companies like Sega, Nintendo, and Microsoft. Yep, you heard that right – Sora 2 is basically a copyright infringement machine.
It’s only been a day since Sora 2 hit the scene, and already, social media feeds are overflowing with videos created using this tool. And here’s the kicker – many of these videos are straight up stealing intellectual property, especially from Nintendo. People on social media are not happy about it, and for good reason. I mean, who wants to see their favorite characters being used without permission, right?
The thing is, OpenAI claims they have an ‘opt-out’ policy for IP owners. This means that if you’re a big company like Nintendo and you want your stuff removed from the Sora 2 database, you have to reach out to OpenAI. But let’s be real here, that’s like stealing money from a bank and only giving it back when someone catches you. Not cool, OpenAI, not cool. And it’s not just video games that are getting ripped off here – anime and movies are also being copied without permission, thanks to advanced video models like Sora 2.
As for what’s next, well, it’s hard to say. Will Nintendo and other companies take legal action against OpenAI for all this copyright infringement? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure, the world of generative AI is causing quite a stir in the gaming industry. In fact, a recent report suggests that more than half of Japanese developers are using AI in some way or another. Nintendo, however, has made it clear that they’re steering clear of this controversial technology, at least for now.
So, what’s the bottom line here? Well, it seems like Sora 2 is causing quite a commotion in the world of social media and video games. Whether it’s a game-changer or a disaster waiting to happen, only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure – people are not happy about their favorite characters and content being used without permission. Let’s hope OpenAI can clean up their act before things get even messier.
