November 26, 2024: OpenAIs Sora Video Tool Faces Backlash and Leak - A group leaked OpenAIs unreleased video generator, Sora, via Hugging Face, protesting alleged unfair treatment of early testers and art washing. The group accuses OpenAI of using artists for unpaid labor and spinning a positive narrative of Sora, stifling genuine critique. OpenAI responded, saying Sora is still in research, emphasizing voluntary participation and safety measures. Despite technical challenges and tough competition in the video generation space, OpenAI asserts its commitment to artist support and development, although major industry partnerships are still lacking.
