Just when we were beginning to test the limits of ChatGPT, Bard, and other similar Artificial intelligence assistants. OpenAI the company that created ChatGPT gave us a brief preview of Sora and without a doubt, we can say it is nothing short of astonishing.
We were just getting used to AI-generated pictures and art and suddenly we were looking at videos generated by OpenAI Sora and the reaction to Sora has been mixed, to say the least. While some have embraced it, others are skeptical of it, and then some are downright afraid.
It has certainly shocked the world of science and technology and if you don’t know where you stand, we will give you a brief insight into it so you can make up your mind.
What is OpenAI Sora?
Sora is an artificial intelligence tool that can generate 1-minute-long videos of prompts given to it. Meaning if write something like “An elephant riding a bicycle”, Sora will generate a video of an elephant riding a bicycle.
As for how it works, the basic principle is similar to how different artificial intelligence tools like Dall-E generate pictures, in the case of Sora instead of pictures, videos are being generated.
How OpenAI Sora will change the technology landscape
While still in its early phase, the opportunities with Sora are unlimited. The potential for Sora to reshape digital media is undeniable and right now we can’t even comprehend the possibilities. But here are some of the things we can expect from Sora to do.
- Change how videos are made: In the not-so-near future, videos like ads, short movies, infomercials, etc. will be made by Sora. It can help creators visualize their ideas and give them a better way to express themselves.
- Improvement of existing media: Converting old media like VHS to digital media used to be a time-consuming and difficult task. Sora can not only help make this task but also greatly improve the quality of the video.
- Ease of expression: Creating art in the form of videos, will not be limited to professionals anymore, as ordinary folks like us can also express our artistic side and create personalized videos.
- Reduce the cost of making videos: As Sora improves and other similar AI tools are created, we can certainly expect video generation to get cheaper, as it will greatly reduce the need for expensive cameras, video-making equipment, and everything that goes with it.
Concerns with OpenAI Sora and similar AI tools
While our Sora has certainly brought our hopes up, going forward we must take a few things into account.
- Starting with how it will adversely affect the entertainment industry, as the possibility of people losing jobs to such AI tools is very real.
- Secondly how it will add to the misinformation campaign and deep fake videos etc. Because this is a new arena for everyone and will require some real legislation to go with it.
Conclusion
All in all, how artificial intelligence is progressing, the rise of AI tools like Sora was inevitable and for the most part they will do good in technology and the digital media landscape, but going forward we will have to come up with ways to regulate it.
