Criticism of OpenAI: artists open up access to Sora video AI to everyone
The video AI Sora from OpenAI can only be used by a select few. Some have changed this in protest and released the tool. OpenAI responded promptly.
Pirate ships in a coffee cup – generated with Sora
(Image: OpenAI)
OpenAI has blocked access to its in-house video AI Sora, which was previously only available to a few selected people, after several artists made their access public in protest. The AI company announced this to the Washington Post. The video AI could therefore be used for around three hours via an online tool on the Hugging Face platform. Those responsible write there that they are "not free bug testers and PR puppets". A company with a total value of 150 billion US dollars would expect hundreds of artists to work for them free of charge, according to the criticism.
Criticism from a few
According to the US newspaper, OpenAI has provided artists with free access to Sora, allowing them to test the video AI. Around 20 took advantage of the opportunity and set up an online tool that anyone on the internet could use to generate videos. In contrast to other artists, the group is not concerned with fundamental criticism of AI technology, they assure in the statement – "otherwise we would not have been invited". What they do not agree with is the way in which the art world is involved, with which OpenAI is apparently aiming to use art to take the wind out of the sails of criticism. The group calls this "art washing".
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The AI video generator Sora was presented in February; the software generates realistic-looking videos from text instructions. The model generates videos of up to one minute in length and is designed to ensure high visual quality and precise implementation of user instructions. Sora is even intended for film studios to help them produce feature films. OpenAi now points out to the Washington Post that participation in the test is voluntary and that no one is required to provide feedback. A musician who can also use it points out that the criticism has now come from a small minority, while most people are enthusiastic. OpenAI is doing everything right.
(mho)
