OpenAI stops 'disrespectful' Martin Luther King Jr deepfakes

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company, has halted the generation of deepfake videos featuring the image of Martin Luther King Jr., citing concerns over the "disrespectful" use of the civil rights leader's likeness. The decision came after the company discovered that users on the Sora platform were creating and sharing fake clips of King and other historical figures. The intervention by OpenAI has not completely stopped the creation and distribution of these deepfake videos, as users on the Sora platform continue to generate and share fake clips of other prominent figures. The company's action highlights the ongoing challenge of regulating the proliferation of deepfake technology and the potential for misuse, particularly when it comes to the exploitation of historical or public figures. Overall, the news article underscores the need for stricter guidelines and oversight to prevent the inappropriate or disrespectful use of deepfake technology, particularly when it involves the likeness of influential individuals or historical figures.