Don't Worry About the Vase Podcast Sora and The Big Bright Screen Slop Machine
Oct 3, 2025
The discussion highlights the advancements in Sora 2's video quality and physics, raising concerns over its handling of deepfake technology and copyright issues. There’s a debate on whether short-form AI videos could lead to societal risks, compared to historical media moral panics. The potential for Sora as a social network is examined, questioning if users will engage creatively or fall into passive consumption. Zvi warns about the addictive nature of AI feeds and the implications for user well-being, while community feedback shapes its evolution.
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Two Very Different Sora Releases
- OpenAI released both a strong video generator and a social app for short AI videos in the same announcement.
- Zvi is deeply skeptical about the social app despite praising the generator's technical progress.
Sora 2's Technical Leap
- Sora 2 significantly improves physics, control, styles, and sound in generated video.
- The model often maintains believable physics even when internal agent logic fails.
Cameo Feature Testing
- Sam Altman and OpenAI testers reported surprising fun dynamics from putting yourself into videos.
- The cameo feature reportedly produced surprisingly compelling social connection during testing.