OpenAI recently announced that its new artificial intelligence tool, Sora, will be available to the public later this year. This tool, which is still in the testing phase, follows the release of ChatGPT for generating text and Dall-E for generating images. Sora is designed to generate videos automatically with just a simple prompt.
Last month, OpenAI unveiled Sora, a video-generating AI that can create short video sequences based on a few words. While the videos are impressive, they are not real and are entirely generated by the AI. The examples shown include landscapes, animals, and human beings.
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Mira Murati mentioned that Sora will be accessible to the public by the end of 2024. However, specific details about subscription plans or the exact release date were not provided.
There are still some areas that need improvement before Sora can be widely used. The tool may lack smooth transitions and struggle with understanding certain cause-and-effect relationships. For instance, it may not accurately depict events like a person taking a bite out of a cookie.
Murati also highlighted the need to optimize the tool to be less resource-intensive before its official launch. It is crucial for Sora to operate efficiently with minimal computing power.
OpenAI intends to implement restrictions to prevent the generation of violent, hateful, or sexual content. Sora will also not use images of celebrities to maintain ethical standards. This is essential as the tool’s availability raises concerns about potential misuse, especially during sensitive events like political campaigns.
Given the prevalence of fake news, OpenAI recognizes the importance of integrating safeguards to prevent Sora from being exploited for disinformation. As the tool may be released amid the American presidential election campaign, ensuring ethical usage is paramount.
