Sora 2's AI-Generated Videos of Deceased Celebrities Spark Controversy and Policy Changes
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DJ Bruce Lee and Jackass Mr. Rogers -- dead celebrities become puppets in Sora 2 videos
When OpenAI launched the Sora 2 video generator last week, the company wrote that it was taking measures to "block depictions of public figures" by default. But creators and viewers of Sora 2 videos are finding that prohibition has a rather large loophole, allowing for videos of public figures that
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You can't libel the dead. But that doesn't mean you should deepfake them. | TechCrunch
Zelda Williams, daughter of the late actor Robin Williams, has a poignant message for her father's fans. "Please, just stop sending me AI videos of Dad. Stop believing I wanna see it or that I'll understand. I don't and I won't," she wrote in a post on her Instagram story on Monday. "If you've got
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Facing Backlash, OpenAI Curbs Use of Dead Celebrities' Likenesses in Sora
When he's not battling bugs and robots in Helldivers 2, Michael is reporting on AI, satellites, cybersecurity, PCs, and tech policy. Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. Don't expect to see as many dead celebrities in Sora. OpenAI tells PCMag it will
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Robin Williams' daughter pleads for people to stop sending AI videos of her dad
Her latest comments come in the wake of unease following the unveiling of "AI actor", Tilly Norwood. Norwood was created by Dutch actor and comedian Eline Van der Velden, who reportedly said she wanted Norwood to become the "next Scarlett Johansson". In a statement, SAG-Aftra said Norwood "is not
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From Stephen Hawking to Michael Jackson, Sora 2's slop is not even sparing dead celebrities
If you thought Veo 3 pushed AI's limits to generate perfectly lip-synced videos from just text prompts, OpenAI's Sora 2 begs you to revisit it. Launched last week, alongside a TikTok-style scrollable feed of vertical videos, Sora 2 is designed to mark a "big leap forward" in generating highly
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Please Stop Sending Robin Williams's Daughter AI Videos of Her Dad
Everyone mourns differently, but very few people mourn by having AI-generated versions of their loved ones shoved in their face by probably well-meaning but deeply misguided fans. Now, that might be how you get over loss, but it is not how Zelda Williams, daughter of late actor Robin Williams,
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Daughter of Robin Williams' denounces AI recreations
Williams lambastes generative AI slop as Hollywood fights back against the tech. Credit: Leon Bennett / Stringer / Getty Images Entertainment via Getty Images Zelda Williams, daughter of late actor Robin Williams and director of the 2024 cult favorite Lisa Frankenstein, has a single plea for
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Robin Williams' daughter Zelda hits out at AI-generated videos of her dead father: 'Stop doing this to him'
Film-maker tells the public to stop sending her videos, saying: 'You're not making art, you're making disgusting, over-processed hotdogs out of the lives of human beings' Zelda Williams, the daughter of the late actor and comedian Robin Williams, has spoken out against AI-generated content
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Sora revived dead celebs in AI slop, leaving families to fight for their dignity
Families of deceased public figures are horrified at AI videos depicting their loved ones generated without their consent. In less than two weeks since its release, OpenAI's Sora 2 AI video app has been through a rollercoaster. It achieved over a million downloads faster than ChatGPT, spawned a
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The superintelligence dream has descended into a mountain of AI 'slop'
Zelda Williams, the daughter of the late actor Robin Williams, issued a desperate plea on social media: "Please, just stop sending me AI videos of Dad." The biggest studios in Hollywood have also weighed in. A spokesman for Warner Bros Discovery said: "We met with OpenAI to express our concerns
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Robin Williams' Daughter Disgusted by AI Slop of Her Father
Zelda Williams, daughter of the late Hollywood comedy icon Robin Williams, has had enough of people sending her AI slop videos of her father. "Please, just stop sending me AI videos of Dad," the director wrote in a Stories post on Instagram. "Stop believing I wanna see it or that I'll understand,
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'TikTok slop': Robin Williams' daughter on AI deepfakes of her father
"AI is just badly recycling and regurgitating the past to be re-consumed." Robin Williams' daughter Zelda has criticised AI-generated videos of her father, amid the rise in deepfakes courtesy of OpenAI's new video tool Sora 2. Zelda Williams, the actress, filmmaker and daughter of late actor Robin
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Zelda Williams ethers AI 'tributes' to her dead dad: 'You're making disgusting, over-processed hotdogs out of the lives of human beings'
"You are taking in the Human Centipede of content, and from the very very end of the line." Zelda Williams, the daughter of the late Robin Williams, has launched a withering attack on the reams of AI-generated slop that's been generated featuring the actor's likeness. You can see why if you ever
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OpenAI's Sora used to make deepfake AI videos of dead celebrities, outraging their families
Family members of dead celebrities including Robin Willians and George Carlin are crying foul over AI-generated videos of their loved ones appearing on OpenAI's new app, Sora. OpenAI's new video generation app is just a few weeks old, but it rapidly rocketed to the top of the U.S. Apple App Store
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People Are Making Sora 2 Videos of Stephen Hawking Being Horribly Brutalized
OpenAI is capitalizing on bad taste with its new text-to-video generator, Sora 2. The new app allows users to share AI-generated videos on a TikTok-style feed. If you hoped that people would be using it to create great art, prepare to be disappointed -- and nowhere is that failure clearer than in
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Robin Williams's daughter begs people to stop sending her AI videos of her father
The daughter of late actor Robin Williams has begged people to stop sending her AI-generated "slop" of her father. "Please, just stop sending me AI videos of Dad," actor and director Zelda Williams wrote on Instagram on Monday. "To watch the legacies of real people be condensed down to 'this
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Robin Williams' daughter slams AI videos of her father, urges fans to 'stop doing this'
Zak Williams, speaking with USA TODAY's Taylor Wilson, remembers his father Robin on the 10-year anniversary of the actor's death. Robin Williams' daughter is speaking out against a "disgusting" trend. Zelda Williams, the 36-year-old daughter of the late comedian, asked fans to stop sending her
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Robin Williams' Daughter Begs For No More AI Slop Of Her Dad
'You’re making disgusting, over-processed hotdogs out of the lives of human beings' As the AI plagiarism machines continue to churn out ever-more semi-realistic slop, including videos of OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman eating a barbecued Pikachu, the harm to any number of industries is incalculable. But
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Robin Williams' Daughter Begs Fans to Stop Sending AI Videos of Her Dad
Zelda Williams, the daughter of late comedian and actor Robin Williams, is begging fans to stop sending her AI-generated videos of her father. The 36-year-old actor and director posted a message Oct. 6 to her Instagram stories, telling her followers they needed to "stop believing" she welcomed
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Robin Williams' Daughter Begs Fans And Trolls To Stop Sending Her 'Gross' AI Videos Of Her Dad
"You're not making art, you're making disgusting, over-processed hotdogs out of the lives of human beings," the late actor's daughter said. The daughter of Robin Williams, filmmaker Zelda Williams, is pleading with her late father's fans and trolls, asking them to stop sending her artificial
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Zelda Williams Tells Fans to Stop Sending Her AI Videos of Robin Williams: 'Not What He'd Want'
Lana Del Rey Joins Local Band On Stage After Hearing Them Cover 'West Coast' Zelda Williams wants to make one thing clear: she's not interested in seeing any AI-generated videos of her late father, Robin Williams. The director posted a strongly worded Instagram Story on Monday, denouncing the
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Robin Williams' Daughter Slams Fans for Making "Gross" AI Videos of Her Late Dad
Fox Sports Analyst Mark Sanchez Charged With Felony Following Stabbing Incident Robin Williams' daughter, Zelda Williams, is slamming fans who send her artificial intelligence-generated videos of her late father. Zelda Williams, who directed Lisa Frankenstein, took to her Instagram Story on
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Robin Williams' daughter Zelda begs fans to stop sending her 'gross'...
Robin Williams' daughter has a message for the late actor's fans. Zelda Williams, 36, took to social media this week to beg people to stop sending her AI-generated videos of the iconic comedian, who tragically took his own life in August 2014 at the age of 63. "Please, just stop sending me AI
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Robin Williams' Daughter Takes Stand Against AI Slop Exploiting Her Father's Image - IGN
"It's dumb, it's a waste of time and energy, and believe me, it's not what he'd want," says Zelda Williams. Zelda Williams, daughter of Robin Williams and the director of 2024 horror comedy Lisa Frankenstein, has issued a firm ultimatum for fans to stop sending her AI-generated videos featuring
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OpenAI's Sora 2 video generator faces backlash for allowing the creation of AI videos featuring deceased celebrities, leading to policy changes and ethical debates.
Sora 2's Controversial AI-Generated Videos
OpenAI's Sora 2, a sophisticated AI video generator, has sparked considerable debate for enabling the creation of realistic videos depicting deceased celebrities. Initially, the platform permitted content featuring historical figures and late celebrities, despite prohibiting the use of living public figures without explicit consent
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Ethical Concerns and Family Distress
The rise of these AI-generated videos has triggered significant ethical concerns. Zelda Williams, daughter of the late Robin Williams, publicly voiced her distress, urging users to cease creating and sharing AI content featuring her father. This sentiment reflects a wider anxiety regarding the unauthorized use of deceased public figures' likenesses and the potential repercussions on their established legacies .
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Legal Landscape and OpenAI's Response
Recreating deceased celebrities with AI navigates a complex legal terrain. While libel laws generally don't apply to the deceased, the right of publicity for late public figures varies by jurisdiction. For instance, California law restricts the unauthorized commercial use of a public figure's likeness post-mortem, though it allows "transformative" applications under First Amendment protections
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. In response to the growing criticism, OpenAI has revised its policies. The company now permits families or estates of "recently deceased" public figures to request the removal of their likenesses from the platform3
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Broader Industry Implications
The Sora 2 controversy underscores the significant challenges emerging for the entertainment industry with advancing AI technology. The recent SAG-AFTRA strike, which secured union members control over digital replicas in future productions, highlights the increasing importance of likeness rights in the AI era
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. This incident acts as a catalyst for deeper discussions on establishing clearer regulations and ethical frameworks for AI-generated content5
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