When OpenAI launched the Sora 2 video generator last week, the company wrote that it was taking measures to “block depictions of public figures” by default. But creators and viewers of Sora 2 videos are finding that prohibition has a rather large loophole, allowing for videos of public figures that happen to be dead.
Examples of celebrities being posthumously inserted into Sora 2 video creations are not hard to find all over social media these days. Tupac Shakur chatting with Malcolm X. Bruce Lee running a “dragon energy” DJ set. Michael Jackson doing kitchen-based standup comedy. Stephen Hawking’s wheelchair wiping out on a giant skateboard ramp. Mister Rogers doing a cameo on Jackass. Kurt Cobain stealing KFC chicken fingers. Martin Luther King Jr. stuttering through a major speech. The list goes on and on.
OpenAI places a moving Sora watermark over each generated video, which limits the risk of viewers being fooled by fake footage of real people. Still, seeing these deceased celebrities used as props by an AI tool can obviously be upsetting to their living relatives and fans.
This is an interesting topic! The use of technology to create video content featuring deceased celebrities raises some intriguing ethical questions. It’s fascinating to see how advancements in AI are pushing the boundaries of creativity. Looking forward to more discussions around this.
Absolutely, it’s a fascinating area! The ethical implications of using AI to create content with deceased celebrities really spark a lot of debate about consent and legacy. It raises questions about how we honor their memory while also embracing new technology.
You’re right, the ethical implications are definitely intriguing! It’s also interesting to consider how this technology might affect the way we remember and celebrate the legacies of these celebrities. Balancing creativity with respect for their memory will be crucial as this technology evolves.
how this technology could reshape our understanding of legacy and memory. By allowing us to see deceased figures in new contexts, it raises questions about authenticity and respect for their original work. It’s a fascinating and complex topic!
That’s an interesting point! It really does open up new avenues for how we remember and interact with iconic figures. However, it also raises questions about consent and how these representations might affect their legacies. Balancing creativity with respect for their memory will be crucial.