OpenAI Launches Sora 2: AI Video App Boosting Creativity
san francisco, vrijdag, 3 oktober 2025.
OpenAI has launched Sora 2, a new AI video app that enables users to generate hyper-realistic videos with just a few lines of text. Similar to TikTok, the app offers creative possibilities but also raises questions about copyright and the spread of fake news. OpenAI has implemented strict rules to prevent misuse, including blocking violence and explicit content. Sora 2 marks a new phase in video creation, where anyone can produce credible videos.
Hyper-Realistic Videos in a Few Lines of Text
OpenAI has launched Sora 2, an advanced system for generating AI videos and audio. With this new app, users can create hyper-realistic videos with just a few lines of text. The app works simply: users type a prompt or give permission to use their face, after which the AI generates a clip of up to ten seconds. Sora 2 improves realistic movements and physics compared to earlier models, including seamlessly integrated audio [1].
A TikTok-Like Experience
The app strongly resembles TikTok in terms of interface and functionality, making it function as a social network as well. Users can create, share, and remix short AI videos, effectively turning it into a social network. The app allows users to generate hyper-realistic videos using their own images, providing a unique way to share creative content [2].
Concerns Over Misuse and Copyright
There are concerns about potential misuse and disinformation, such as creating realistic fake videos that could incite action. Users quickly began making videos with copyrighted material from popular culture, leading to legal and ethical questions. OpenAI has created a product similar to what companies like Meta and X are trying to build, but the impact on digital media remains uncertain [2].
Safety Measures Built In
OpenAI has implemented strict rules to prevent misuse, including blocking violence, explicit content, and the use of public figures without permission. Users receive notifications when their likeness appears in a video, even if the video is not publicly shared. OpenAI has also set restrictions on sexual and copyrighted material and responds to takedown requests from rights holders [1][2].
Implications for Media Literacy and Democracy
The launch of Sora 2 marks a new phase in video creation, where anyone can produce credible videos. This raises important questions about media literacy and democracy. It is crucial that users learn to recognise fake news and disinformation, especially in an era where AI technologies are becoming increasingly realistic. It is important to remain critical and verify sources before sharing information [3].
Practical Tips for Recognising Fake News
To recognise fake news and disinformation, readers can follow these practical tips:
- Check the Source: Ensure the information comes from a reliable and recognised source.
- Look for Other Reports: If a story only appears at one source, it may be fake. Look for confirmation from other media.
- Check the Date: Verify whether the article or video was recently published or is old content being redistributed.
- Examine Quality: Fake news often has characteristics such as poor spelling, grammatical errors, or pixelated images.
- Seek Evidence: Check if there is evidence for the claims made, such as photos, videos, or links to other sources.
- Be Critical: Ask yourself if the story sounds logical and fits with your general knowledge and experience.
By following these steps, readers can better protect themselves against the spread of fake news and disinformation [3].