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OpenAI’s Sora Is Coming for Your Video Games
Gizmodo
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI's advanced video generator model, Sora, has demonstrated the ability to recreate Minecraft and simulate video game worlds with high fidelity, according to a technical paper published by OpenAI. Sora's approach is more like a "data-driven physics engine" than an image generator, making it ideal for generating video games. Early tests show promise, although Sora does have some limitations in accurately modeling physics. Speculation suggests Sora may have been trained using digital worlds or video game engines like Unreal Engine 5. The impact of Sora on the gaming industry remains to be seen.
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OpenAI’s Sora Turbo launches: From text to video in seconds
Livemint
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8m ago
Medial
OpenAI has unveiled Sora Turbo, an upgraded version of its AI video generation model. Sora Turbo offers faster video creation, improved video quality, and enhanced user interface. It supports resolutions of up to 1080p and allows users to create videos lasting up to 20 seconds in different aspect ratios. Sora Turbo is available to ChatGPT Plus and Pro users, and OpenAI is committed to ensuring ethics, safety, and transparency in its deployment. The release of Sora Turbo aims to promote creativity and explore new forms of visual storytelling.
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OpenAI’s Sora Turns AI Prompts Into Photorealistic Videos
Wired
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI's new app, Sora, aims to master cinema without the need for film school. Sora stands out with its photorealism and the ability to produce longer video clips compared to its competitors. The app uses a version of the diffusion model from OpenAI's Dalle-3 image generator and the transformer-based engine of GPT-4, resulting in impressive text-to-video capabilities with an emergent grasp of cinematic grammar. Sora has shown its storytelling abilities and the potential to transform social media platforms. OpenAI is cautious about safety and copyright infringement concerns.
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OpenAI’s Video Generator Sora Is Breathtaking, Yet Terrifying
Gizmodo
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI has introduced Sora, a text-to-video generator that can create shockingly realistic videos. Sora is currently in testing with a small group of researchers and creatives before a wider public release. It is unique because it goes beyond image generation and incorporates a "data-driven physics engine" to render videos based on physics calculations. Users can input a prompt and select between photorealistic or animated styles to generate impressive videos. However, Sora still has some limitations with understanding cause and effect and lacks spatial awareness. OpenAI is also focusing on safety measures to prevent the creation of misleading or harmful content. The potential implications of this powerful AI video generator on the film industry and the issue of deepfakes are significant.
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OpenAI’s Sora text-to-video generator will be publicly available later this year
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI's text-to-video generator, Sora, will be available to the public later this year, according to OpenAI CTO Mira Murati. The tool, which creates hyperrealistic videos based on text prompts, originally launched in February for visual artists and filmmakers. OpenAI plans to eventually add audio capabilities to Sora and allow users to edit the content it generates. Murati did not provide specifics about the data used to train Sora but confirmed that it includes content from Shutterstock. The aim is to make Sora's availability and cost similar to OpenAI's text-to-image model, DALL-E.
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Tyler Perry puts $800 million studio expansion on hold because of OpenAI’s Sora
Arstechnica
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1y ago
Medial
Tyler Perry, the filmmaker and founder of Tyler Perry Studios, has expressed concerns about the impact of AI video synthesis on the entertainment industry. He revealed that he has suspended an $800 million expansion of his studio after witnessing the capabilities of OpenAI's AI video generator, Sora. Perry believes that the technology, which can generate high-definition video clips based on written descriptions, poses a threat to various jobs in the industry, including actors, crew members, and editors. He called for regulations and government intervention to protect the industry and ensure sustainable employment in the face of AI advancements.
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Sora is OpenAI's new text-to-video generator: Here's what we know about the tool
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI has unveiled Sora, a text-to-video generator that uses AI to instantly create short videos based on written commands. The tool's high-quality videos mark a significant leap for OpenAI and the future of text-to-video generation. However, ethical and societal concerns arise as AI-generated videos can potentially be used for fraud, propaganda, and misinformation. Sora is not yet available for public use, as OpenAI is engaging with policymakers and artists before its official release. The company has demonstrated the capabilities of Sora through realistic and detailed videos. It represents new opportunities for incorporating AI-generated video elements into traditional content.
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Yearender 2024: From OpenAI’s Sora to Google’s Veo, 5 breakthroughs that made headlines in AI innovation | Mint
Livemint
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7m ago
Medial
In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) experienced remarkable advances, shaping the tech landscape. OpenAI's Sora Turbo improved video generation capabilities, while Google upgraded its Veo and Imagen models for enhanced creative outputs. Microsoft launched autonomous AI agents to streamline business tasks, and Claude AI introduced custom writing styles for personalized interactions. Additionally, xAI, founded by Elon Musk, released Grok-2 models with advanced conversational capabilities, marking significant milestones in AI innovation and application.
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Sora’s AI video revolution is still a ways off - The Verge
The Verge
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7m ago
Medial
OpenAI has unveiled Sora, the first version of its AI video generator. While it can generate video of various subjects, the results are less than satisfactory due to oddities and inconsistencies. Account creation was closed within hours due to high demand, and users need a subscription to unlock the features. The generated videos are often plagued with visual issues and lack coherence and natural human motion. Although some aspects are impressive, such as fast video generation and consistent patterns and lighting effects, Sora is still not ready for entertainment or commercial use. Guardrails are in place to prevent copyright infringement, but success levels vary. The feature to upload reference images is limited to Pro-tier subscribers. Overall, Sora falls short of revolutionizing video production and has limitations that hinder its accessibility and quality.
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Sam Altman is trying to convince Hollywood that Sora won't destroy the movie business
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, is trying to reassure Hollywood executives that the company's AI video generator, Sora, won't harm the movie industry. Altman and OpenAI's COO, Brad Lightcap, met with executives from Paramount, Universal, and Warner Bros Discovery, seeking their input in rolling out Sora. While some studios expressed interest in using the tool to save time and money, OpenAI did not pursue formal agreements during the meetings. Other competitors, including Runway, Emu Video, and Lumiere, are also developing text-to-video tools.
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Send Sam Altman random ideas for AI videos — he might make them with OpenAI's new 'Sora' tool
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI's Sam Altman is inviting users to send in video prompts for the new video-generating tool, Sora. The AI tool can create realistic videos based on user requests, using existing images or longer videos as input. While the tool is still being safety tested and not available to the public yet, Altman shared some examples of videos created by Sora, including golden retrievers podcasting, a half duck half dragon flying with a hamster on its back, animals as athletes riding bicycles, and an instructional cooking session for homemade gnocchi.
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