New Sora 2 AI Mario And Pikachu Videos Seem Primed For Nintendo Lawsuits

The article discusses how OpenAI's Sora 2 AI-powered video and audio production tool has included numerous Nintendo characters, such as Mario and Pikachu, which could potentially lead to legal action from the Japanese gaming company. The article notes that while OpenAI has reached out to major copyright holders and Hollywood stars about being retroactively removed from Sora 2, it's unclear if a similar effort was made to reach out to Nintendo. The article also mentions that Nintendo has a reputation for being fiercely protective of its intellectual property and has previously taken action against AI-generated Mario pictures. The article suggests that Nintendo is likely to take action against Sora 2, as the company is known for being litigious. Additionally, the article discusses how other companies, such as Disney and a handful of authors, have also launched lawsuits against AI-related startups over allegedly misappropriated content.