OpenAI released its AI video generation tool Sora in the UK, accessible to paid ChatGPT users. The tool allows users to create videos from text prompts (e.g., “beautiful, snowy Tokyo”) with style options like “film noir” or “balloon world.”

Key Highlights:

  • Features: Generates clips from 5–20 seconds, adjustable in style and resolution.
  • Controversy: Critics argue that Sora’s training data may include unauthorized copyrighted content (e.g., YouTube footage), violating service terms. Peer Beeban Kidron called it “built on stolen goods.”
  • Regulatory Debate: Intensifies UK discussions on AI copyright, with the government proposing opt-out rules for using artists’ work—sparking backlash from creative industries.

OpenAI’s Stance Claims compliance with copyright laws, citing diverse datasets and public sources. Admits AI tools rely on copyrighted material but asserts legal training practices.

The launch highlights tensions between AI innovation and ethical/IP concerns, with Sora’s creative potential overshadowed by debates over data ethics.

Source: The Guardian

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