OpenAI’s New Sora App Lets You Deepfake Yourself for Entertainment

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research company, has launched a new app called Sora that allows users to create digital avatars of themselves and generate personalized video content. The app utilizes deepfake technology, which enables the realistic manipulation of images and videos. Sora empowers users to insert their digital avatars into various AI-generated scenarios, such as dance performances or movie scenes. The app also allows users to create videos featuring their friends' avatars, blending their likenesses seamlessly. The launch of Sora raises concerns about the potential misuse of deepfake technology, particularly in the realm of misinformation and privacy breaches. However, OpenAI emphasizes that the app is intended for entertainment purposes only and encourages users to disclose when they have used the app to create content. As the technology behind Sora continues to evolve, it will be crucial for both developers and users to consider the ethical implications and potential risks associated with the widespread use of deepfake applications.