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Oct 22, 2025
Jaeden and Conor explore the launch of Sora 2, a game-changer for AI-generated video content and social media integration. They discuss the rapid advancements in AI tech and the revelation of in-app shopping features with Stripe. The duo examines Sora's cameo feature and debates whether its AI-generated content holds lasting value or will fade as a trend. Conversations also touch on the implications for existing platforms like TikTok and Instagram, and the evolving nature of authenticity in an AI-driven world.
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In-App Shopping Signals Agentic Commerce
- OpenAI's in-app shopping (via Stripe) marks a move toward agentic commerce inside AI apps.
- Conor flags this as an evolution where users cede control of shopping to AI agents.
AI Video Enters Consumer-Ready Phase
- OpenAI's Sora 2 signals AI video has reached consumer-ready quality, especially in sound and visuals.
- Conor warns this will blur lines between real and generated content and accelerate adoption of video AI.
Using Cameo Feature To Generate Faces
- Conor describes scrolling Sora like TikTok where every short clip is AI-generated and uses a cameo feature for faces.
- He recounts filming head movements and numbers to allow AI to create cameos from user faces.