The Powers That Be: Daily Best of Puck: Hollywood’s Sora 2 Panic
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Dec 23, 2025 A new AI video-generation app, Sora 2, has sent Hollywood into a panic about video content creation. The hosts explore how OpenAI’s Sora 2 contrasts with Meta’s Vibes, revealing differing strategies and potential copyright issues. They discuss the implications of AI-generated content and the challenges of adapting to new media landscapes. Additionally, a carriage dispute between YouTube TV and NBCU highlights conflicts in the industry, raising questions on distribution strategies and the future of content ownership.
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AI Video Lowers The Friction Barrier
- OpenAI's Sora 2 and Meta's Vibes mark a major consumer-facing pivot in AI video creation.
- These tools lower friction for video creation and threaten Hollywood's control over IP and attention.
Meta's Silo Strategy For AI Content
- Meta launched Vibes as a siloed AI short-form video app instead of integrating it into Instagram or Facebook.
- That isolation helps control training data, reduce virality risk, and manage negative headlines.
Tech Prefers Speed Over Legal Consent
- Tech companies often assume they can outrun legal and regulatory constraints by moving fast.
- OpenAI signaled users must opt out to avoid likeness use, pushing responsibility onto rights holders.