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OpenAI Halts MLK Video Creation Amid Copyright Concerns

10/19/2025

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OpenAI Halts AI Videos

OpenAI has paused creating AI-generated videos of Martin Luther King Jr. (historical figure) on Sora 2 due to his estate's concerns.
The pause follows criticism from intellectual property owners, including Hollywood talent agencies, over Sora 2's handling of likeness rights.
OpenAI's initial launch allowed users to create videos with recognizable figures, risking copyright infringements.
OpenAI will strengthen guardrails for historical figures and let estates request exclusion of their likenesses.

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OpenAI Launches Sora

OpenAI has launched Sora 2, an advanced video generation model, alongside a TikTok-style app.
The app is invite-only in the United States and Canada, enabling user-made AI cameos.
Sora 2 can generate videos up to 15 seconds for standard users and 25 seconds for Pro users.
OpenAI plans to strengthen moderation and introduce revenue-sharing to address ethics and copyright concerns.

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OpenAI Halts AI Videos

OpenAI has paused creating AI-generated videos of Martin Luther King Jr. (historical figure) on Sora 2 due to his estate's concerns.
The pause follows criticism from intellectual property owners, including Hollywood talent agencies, over Sora 2's handling of likeness rights.
OpenAI's initial launch allowed users to create videos with recognizable figures, risking copyright infringements.
OpenAI will strengthen guardrails for historical figures and let estates request exclusion of their likenesses.

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