A new artificial intelligence model called Sora 2, created by OpenAI, is changing the film and television industry. It can generate videos directly from text, allowing users to describe a scene and watch it come to life. However, Sora 2 has caused controversy in Hollywood. Studios and the Motion Picture Association are worried about copyright infringement because users could accidentally or intentionally create characters that look like existing ones, such as Superman, Garfield, or Snoopy.
Originally, OpenAI said that companies had to “opt out” if they did not want their intellectual property to be used. After complaints, CEO Sam Altman announced that OpenAI would work with studios and possibly share revenue. Some experts are skeptical, fearing users may still find “backdoor” ways to copy famous characters.
The text also compares Sora’s rapid growth to TikTok’s rise, predicting that smaller platforms could lose users. Overall, Sora 2 demonstrates both the creative power and the ethical risks of AI-generated media, showing how technology can challenge traditional industries like filmmaking and animation.
Vocabulary :
• AI (Artificial Intelligence) (noun): technology that mimics human thinking or creativity.
• copyright (noun): legal right to protect creative works.
• infringement (noun): illegal use of someone else’s property or idea.
• revenue (noun): income or money earned.
• opt out (phrasal verb): to choose not to participate in something.
• granular (adj): detailed or precise.
• backdoor (noun): a secret or indirect way of accessing something.
• prompt (noun): a short text instruction given to an AI model.
• controversy (noun): public disagreement about an important issue.
• platform (noun): an online service or social media application.