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OpenAI's Sora 2 Faces Hollywood Backlash Over Copyright

10/13/2025

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OpenAI's Sora 2 has sparked Hollywood backlash over copyright, since it can create videos using real people and licensed characters.
Major talent agencies and unions, including SAG-AFTRA, oppose OpenAI's opt-out policy, which places the burden of protecting intellectual property on copyright holders.
OpenAI shifted to an opt-in model and pledged revenue-sharing for rights holders.
The move seeks collaboration with the entertainment industry while addressing ongoing legal challenges.

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OpenAI's Sora 2 has sparked Hollywood backlash over copyright, since it can create videos using real people and licensed characters.
Major talent agencies and unions, including SAG-AFTRA, oppose OpenAI's opt-out policy, which places the burden of protecting intellectual property on copyright holders.
OpenAI shifted to an opt-in model and pledged revenue-sharing for rights holders.
The move seeks collaboration with the entertainment industry while addressing ongoing legal challenges.