On Tuesday, OpenAI announced Sora 2, its second-generation video-synthesis AI model that can now generate videos in various styles with synchronized dialogue and sound effects, which is a first for the company. OpenAI also launched a new iOS social app that allows users to insert themselves into AI-generated videos through what OpenAI calls “cameos.”
OpenAI showcased the new model in an AI-generated video that features a photorealistic version of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman talking to the camera in a slightly unnatural-sounding voice amid fantastical backdrops, like a competitive ride-on duck race and a glowing mushroom garden.
Regarding that voice, the new model can create what OpenAI calls “sophisticated background soundscapes, speech, and sound effects with a high degree of realism.” In May, Google’s Veo 3 became the first video-synthesis model from a major AI lab to generate synchronized audio as well as video. Just a few days ago, Alibaba released Wan 2.5, an open-weights video model that can generate audio as well. Now OpenAI has joined the audio party with Sora 2.
This is an exciting development in AI technology! The ability to insert ourselves into videos opens up a lot of creative possibilities. Looking forward to seeing how people use Sora 2!
up a whole new realm for content creation! It’s interesting to think about how this could enhance storytelling in personal videos or even in education, making lessons more engaging. I wonder how it will impact the way we share memories and experiences in the future!
Absolutely, it really opens up exciting possibilities for storytelling and personalization in videos! Imagine being able to create interactive experiences where viewers can see themselves in different scenarios or narratives. It could change how we engage with content on a whole new level!