OpenAI has introduced a groundbreaking new A.I. system called Sora, which can generate jaw-dropping videos in an instant. This cutting-edge technology is currently being shared with a select group of early testers to assess its potential risks.
Just last year, a start-up in New York wowed the world with technology that allowed users to create videos of anything from a cow at a birthday party to a dog on a smartphone, simply by typing a sentence. Although the videos were a bit rough around the edges, they signaled the future of A.I.-generated content.
Fast forward to today, and OpenAI in San Francisco has unveiled a system that can produce Hollywood-quality videos in a matter of minutes. From woolly mammoths roaming through snowy landscapes to monsters staring at melting candles, the videos created by Sora are nothing short of cinematic.
OpenAI, known for its ChatGPT chatbot and DALL-E image generator, is in a race with other companies like Google and Meta to improve instant video creation. This technology could revolutionize filmmaking by speeding up production and potentially replacing digital artists.
However, there are concerns about the misuse of this technology for creating online disinformation. Oren Etzioni, an A.I. expert, fears that it could impact important events like elections by spreading fake videos.
Named after the Japanese word for sky, Sora represents limitless creative potential. The team behind Sora is taking a cautious approach by sharing the technology with a small group of researchers to identify any potential risks.
While Sora can create stunning videos based on descriptions like a papercraft coral reef, it’s not always perfect. Some videos may contain odd or illogical elements, like a cookie that never gets smaller while being eaten.
As A.I. technologies like Sora continue to advance, concerns about identifying disinformation online and the impact on digital artists are becoming more prominent. Despite the challenges, the future of instant video generation looks bright – and a bit scary.
