OpenAI’s New App Sparks Deepfake Concerns

OpenAI's new social media app, Sora, has quickly become a topic of controversy within 24 hours of its limited release. The app allows users to create deepfake videos of Sam Altman, raising potential copyright infringement issues.

In Sora, Altman appears in various fictional settings, often in scenarios that could breach copyright laws. Users can generate videos featuring Altman interacting with various characters, which has become a central feature of the app.

Users can upload biometric data to create a 'cameo' and produce their own deepfake videos. While this feature provides powerful tools to users, it also raises ethical concerns.

OpenAI emphasizes Sora's safety features, offering users control over who can use their cameo. However, there are concerns that these features might pose risks to users.

Sora is more lenient with creating deepfakes of historical figures, potentially increasing the spread of political deepfakes. The proliferation of such technology could lead to issues like misinformation.