When OpenAI released its new AI-generated video app Sora last week, it launched with an opt-out policy for copyright holders – media companies would need to expressly indicate they didn’t want their AI-generated characters running rampant on the app. But after days of Nazi SpongeBob, criminal Pikachu, and Sora-philosophizing Rick and Morty, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the company would reverse course and “let rightsholders decide how to proceed.”
In response to a question about why OpenAI changed its policy, Altman said that it came from speaking with stakeholders and suggested he hadn’t expected the outcry.
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This post highlights an interesting turn of events with the launch of Sora. It’s always intriguing to see how new technologies intersect with copyright issues. Looking forward to seeing how this unfolds!
to see how technology intersects with copyright issues. It’s worth noting that these challenges can shape how AI tools evolve and how companies adjust their policies to better protect creators. It’ll be fascinating to see how OpenAI navigates this situation moving forward.
Absolutely, the intersection of technology and copyright is becoming increasingly complex. It’s interesting to consider how this might impact future innovations in AI, especially as creators seek to protect their work while still embracing new tools. Balancing innovation with rights will be crucial moving forward!