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A story from the Universal Studios backlot describes how Steven Spielberg would dictate nine annual projects to his staff at Amblin Entertainment after meeting with unnamed "read-in" officials. This top-down approach to filmmaking is framed as a method for social engineering and propaganda. The segment also speculates that OpenAI's "Sora" video technology was restricted to prevent the public from creating their own high-level propaganda movies.
OpenAI and Anthropic, Pentagon Supply Chain Risk Designation
The Department of Defense has designated AI company Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" after the firm refused to grant the government unrestricted use of its products. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed concerns that the company could implement a "kill switch" to sabotage military operations. Meanwhile, OpenAI has reportedly shut down its Sora video project due to high operational costs, shifting focus toward other commercial ventures.
The Walt Disney Company has entered a three-year licensing deal with OpenAI, investing $1 billion in the firm. Users will be able to use the "Sora" platform to create 30-second clips featuring over 200 characters from the Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars universes. While the current deal excludes human actor likenesses, it is expected that licensing for voices and faces will follow.
OpenAI Sora 2 App, Face Scanning, and Parental Controls
OpenAI announces the Sora 2 app, which allows users to create hyper-realistic AI-generated videos of themselves. Wired Magazine reports on the app's potential to unlock video generation for the masses, while also highlighting new parental controls and copyright restrictions. The hosts argue the app is a data-harvesting tool designed to collect fresh facial and video content for OpenAI's models.
OpenAI's new Sora model is highlighted as a disruptive force capable of generating high-quality video from simple text prompts. Predictions suggest the traditional movie business could face bankruptcy within five years due to the accessibility of AI-generated content. Examples of the technology's capabilities include realistic depictions of diverse characters and environments created without physical filming.
