OpenAI’s video‑generation model Sora 2 has been weaponized to produce realistic yet artificial videos that depict children in questionable scenarios. These clips, many of which mimic commercial advertisements, have spread on TikTok and other platforms, prompting concerns about the ease of circumventing existing safeguards. While OpenAI asserts strict policies against child exploitation, the rapid emergence of such content highlights gaps in moderation and the need for more robust safeguards. Industry observers, child‑protection groups, and policymakers are calling for stronger design‑by‑default protections to prevent misuse of AI‑generated media. Leia mais →

Google's AI‑powered research assistant NotebookLM recently expanded its Video Overview feature with new visual styles powered by the Nano Banana image model. While seven preset styles are now available, the company is reportedly exploring a custom‑style option that would let users shape the look of videos through prompts. This potential upgrade follows recent enhancements that let users direct the AI host's focus and tone, such as delivering content in an Edgar Allan Poe‑style narrative. Google has not commented on when or if the custom feature will launch. Leia mais →

Following shareholder approval of a new compensation package, Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted two AI-generated videos on his X platform using xAI's Grok Imagine tool. The first video featured a synthetic woman reciting a love message, posted at 4:20 am EST, and was followed 24 minutes later by a second clip of actress Sydney Sweeney delivering a quirky line in a fabricated voice. The posts sparked a mix of amusement and criticism from X users, including commentary from author Joyce Carol Oates, highlighting the growing intersection of AI creativity and public figures’ social media activity. Leia mais →

OpenAI's Sora app lets anyone create realistic AI‑generated videos that appear on a TikTok‑style platform. Every video includes a moving white Sora logo watermark and embedded C2PA metadata that disclose its AI origin. While the tool showcases impressive visual quality, experts warn it could accelerate the spread of deepfakes and misinformation. Social platforms are beginning to label AI content, but users are urged to remain vigilant and check watermarks, metadata, and disclosures to verify authenticity. Leia mais →

OpenAI’s video generation tool Sora can produce realistic deepfake videos of public figures and copyrighted characters, exposing gaps in current detection and labeling systems. Although the platform embeds Content Credentials from the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA), these metadata tags are not visible to most users and are often stripped before sharing on social media. Platforms such as Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and X have provided limited or no visible labeling, leaving the public vulnerable to misinformation. Experts argue that metadata alone is insufficient and call for broader industry adoption and regulatory action. Leia mais →

OpenAI's Sora, an AI‑generated video app modeled after TikTok, has surpassed one million downloads in under five days, despite being limited to North America and requiring an invitation to use. Users can create short videos simply by prompting the Sora 2 model, and a Cameo feature lets them generate videos of themselves and others who consent. The app’s limited guardrails have already produced controversial content, including likenesses of public figures and copyrighted characters, prompting pushback from the entertainment industry. OpenAI has responded by adding user‑controlled options for likeness usage and plans to give rights holders similar controls, though the true level of active use remains unclear. Leia mais →

OpenAI is preparing a standalone social media app that mirrors TikTok’s vertical video feed but will feature only AI‑generated content. The app will be driven by the upcoming Sora 2 video model, limit clips to ten seconds or less, and include identity‑verification tools that let users’ likenesses be used in generated videos. Copyright safeguards will block certain content, and rights holders can opt out of having their material appear. Analysts suggest the move may capitalize on ongoing regulatory uncertainty surrounding TikTok’s U.S. operations. Leia mais →

Will Smith shared a social‑media video that appears to show massive, cheering crowds from his recent tour. Viewers quickly noticed digital oddities—misaligned faces, strange finger placements, and other visual glitches—leading many to claim the footage was created with generative AI. Fans and commentators argued that the post undermines trust, especially after Smith’s recent public controversies. Tech observers noted that the video likely blends real photos with AI‑enhanced elements, a practice that blurs the line between genuine documentation and fabricated content. The episode highlights growing skepticism toward AI‑driven media in celebrity branding. Leia mais →