OpenAI Pauses Sora AI Videos of Martin Luther King Jr. as 'Inappropriate' Deepfakes Flood the App

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research company, has paused the release of Sora AI-generated videos featuring the voice of Martin Luther King Jr. due to the emergence of "inappropriate" deepfakes on the platform. The decision comes after a flood of user-generated videos on Sora, which allow users to create AI-powered videos of King delivering various messages, including some with racist and offensive content. OpenAI acknowledged the potential for misuse of the platform and has temporarily halted the release of new Sora videos featuring King's voice to address the issue. The company stated that it is working to implement more robust safeguards and content moderation to prevent the creation of harmful deepfakes. The incident highlights the challenges surrounding the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies, particularly when dealing with sensitive historical figures and the potential for misuse. OpenAI's actions aim to strike a balance between the technology's potential and the need to mitigate the risks associated with deepfakes.