The FAIK Files Gettin' Sloppy Wit It
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Oct 17, 2025 This week dives into OpenAI's Sora 2, wrestling with copyright issues and user complaints about censorship. There's a shocking Discord data breach involving 1.5 TB of sensitive information. The discussion also highlights a baffling case where a man's access to nuclear secrets was compromised by AI-generated content stored on a government computer. Plus, the hosts explore the tricky world of watermark removers and AI detection methods, leaving listeners to ponder the chaotic blend of technology and ethics.
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Sora's Copyright Gamble
- OpenAI launched Sora 2 with permissive copyright rules and then faced rapid backlash from rights holders and governments.
- Sam Altman promised more granular control and revenue-sharing but remained deliberately vague on timing and mechanics.
Japan Pushes For Opt-In Model
- Japan urged OpenAI to switch to an opt-in model and to compensate rights holders when characters are used.
- The government framed anime and manga as national cultural treasures needing protection from careless reuse.
Scaling Despite Mounting Costs
- OpenAI continues to scale compute capacity aggressively despite costs, signing large power and chip deals.
- Sora and ChatGPT's growth drives massive infrastructure commitments like multi-10GW arrangements.