OpenAI blocks MLK Jr. videos on Sora after ‘disrespectful depictions’

The families of some deceased celebrities and public figures, including Martin Luther King Jr., have criticized OpenAI for allowing depictions of vulgar, unflattering or incriminating behavior on its Sora app. Sora/Open AI/Annotation by NPR

Sora/Open AI/Annotation by NPR

OpenAI has blocked users from making videos of Martin Luther King Jr. on its Sora app after the estate of the civil rights leader complained about the spread of “disrespectful depictions.”

Since the company launched Sora three weeks ago, hyper-realistic deepfake videos of King saying crude, offensive or racist things have rocketed across

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