OpenAI, which recently raised billions at a $150 billion valuation, did not confirm the authenticity of the leak. The company emphasized that participation in its research preview is voluntary and that it is committed to making Sora a safe and useful tool. OpenAI plans to continue supporting artists through grants, events, and other programs.
Key takeaways:
- A group of Sora beta testers claimed to have leaked early access to OpenAI's text-to-video AI model, Sora, in protest of being used for "unpaid R&D and PR".
- The group criticized OpenAI for exploiting artists for free labor and "art washing", and for having content approval requirements for Sora that state every output needs to be approved by the OpenAI team before sharing.
- OpenAI did not confirm if the alleged Sora leak was authentic, but emphasized that participation in its research preview is voluntary and that they are working to balance creativity with robust safety measures for broader use.
- Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati stated that Sora would be available by the end of the year, but only if they feel confident about its potential impact on global elections or other issues.