OpenAI Pauses Sora MLK Jr. Videos

OpenAI pauses Sora video generations of Martin Luther King Jr. after his estate requests content safeguards.
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OpenAI Pauses Sora MLK Jr. Videos
OpenAI Pauses Sora Video Generations Of Martin Luther King Jr. OpenAI has officially paused Sora video generations of Martin Luther King Jr. , responding to growing ethical concerns and a direct request from Dr. King’s estate. The decision follows reports of users creating AI-generated videos that were deemed “disrespectful depictions” of the civil rights icon. Image Credits:Rolls Press/Popperfoto The company confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that it is implementing new safeguards to prevent misuse of Sora’s video generation features. OpenAI emphasized that families and representatives of public figures should have control over how their likeness is used in AI-generated media. OpenAI’s Statement On The Decision In an official post, OpenAI said: “While there are strong free speech interests in depicting historical figures, we believe public figures and their families should ultimately have control over how their likeness is used.” The company added that authorized representatives or estate ow…