San Francisco, November 27: OpenAI's highly anticipated Sora video generator was leaked online by early testers for a brief period. Users on social media reported that the model was accessible via Hugging Face, allowing them to generate 10-second videos using text prompts before OpenAI shut it down within hours.
The leak was orchestrated by a group of artists who felt pressured to present only positive aspects of Sora and criticized the lack of compensation for their contributions. They stated, 'We believe we are instead being lured into 'art washing' to tell the world that Sora is a useful tool for artists.'
This incident highlights ongoing tensions between AI developers and artists, particularly as Hollywood writers and animators strike over concerns about AI's impact on their work. While OpenAI has tested Sora with professional filmmakers, no major partnerships have been announced, and the company continues to face criticism over its development approach.
Despite the leak, the future of Sora remains uncertain as OpenAI works to refine the model for a public release.