AI Inside OpenAI Sora 2 Ignites Likeness Debate
Oct 1, 2025
Jason and Jeff dive into OpenAI's latest Sora 2 update, exploring its new audio video sync and copyright opt-out options. They discuss the future of AI in video with DeepMind’s vision, and the implications of using AI-generated likenesses, especially with the controversy surrounding AI actress Tilly Norwood. Spotify's efforts to eliminate spammy tracks and California's comprehensive AI regulations also make headlines. The duo even speculates on whether mass-produced AI podcasts can truly engage audiences.
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Road-Tested Smart Glasses In Dublin
- Jason Howell describes using Meta Oakley HSNT glasses and ChatGPT as a live tour guide in Dublin, combining voice commands and navigation.
- He found the glasses useful for on-the-spot translation and contextual questions about sights he saw.
Sora 2 Adds Audio And Likeness Remixing
- Sora 2 brings synchronized audio and social sharing with user-created “cameos” that let others remix likenesses.
- OpenAI's opt-out approach for copyright raises complex consent and tracking questions about who can be remixed.
Opt-Out Approach Will Spark Legal Firestorms
- OpenAI requires copyright holders to opt out rather than opt in, while public figures reportedly won't be generated without permission.
- That opt-out stance will likely create legal, ethical, and enforcement headaches for studios and creators.
