OpenAI Faces Copyright Backlash After Sora 2 Launch Strategy Reversal
OpenAI’s Sora 2 video app launched with a controversial opt-out copyright model that allowed users to generate videos with protected characters. Within 72 hours, following widespread criticism, CEO Sam Altman announced a complete reversal to an opt-in system for rightsholders.
OpenAI’s Controversial Copyright Strategy
OpenAI’s rollout of its Sora 2 video application has sparked significant controversy in the entertainment industry, according to reports. The initial launch featured what sources indicate was a questionable approach to intellectual property rights, permitting users to generate videos containing copyrighted content until rightsholders specifically requested removal.
