The debut of Sora 2, an AI text-to-video tool, is stirring controversy after a promotional clip featured OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's digital twin. Users can remix content and upload images, but the rise of deepfakes—like a clip of Altman 'stealing' graphics cards—raises alarms. Despite in-app safeguards against likeness misuse, the absence of watermarks on AI videos opens doors to misinformation and harassment. While Sora 2 offers new features like AI audio, it still struggles with text accuracy, especially concerning its impact on younger users. Parental controls are in place, but the risk of misuse lingers.
Published on: 10/2/2025
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