OpenAI’s Sora AI Video Generator Leaked: What We Know So Far

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A secretive group has leaked OpenAI’s Sora video generator, sending shockwaves through the tech world.

The group accuses OpenAI of exploiting artists, asking them to work for free, and misleading the public about Sora’s true abilities.

There’s no official release date for Sora just yet, and it's unclear when it will be available to the general public.

A group of insiders has recently leaked OpenAI’s highly anticipated Sora video generator, raising eyebrows across the tech community. According to the group, OpenAI has been taking advantage of artists by having them test Sora without paying them, and even deceiving people about what the technology is capable of.

The leak, which appeared on the Hugging Face platform, looks like it’s tied to the official Sora API. It uses early access tokens, allowing anyone to create videos through the platform. But don’t expect lightning-fast results—demand for this leaked technology is overwhelming, and it’s been difficult for many to even access the Hugging Face page. Those who manage to generate videos report that the clips are limited to just 10 seconds long and come in 1080p resolution.

According to the group behind the leak, OpenAI has been recruiting hundreds of artists to test Sora without offering any payment. They also claim that OpenAI has been dishonest about the software’s true capabilities, and that testers were forced to get approval before sharing anything about their experience. Some of the video clips made with the leaked version show strange glitches, like dogs jumping through each other instead of around, a familiar issue with other AI video tools.

While OpenAI is likely to keep its focus on ChatGPT, the Sora video generator promises some exciting possibilities. If fully realized, Sora could allow users to create detailed, complex video clips just by typing in text prompts. It combines powerful language models with physics simulations to bring these prompts to life. First teased in February 2024, Sora could eventually let users produce 60-second videos, complete with customizable camera movements. Imagine recreating scenes from high-budget movies or TV shows without the need for expensive sets or actors!

However, there’s no word yet on when Sora will officially launch or what it will cost. Given the intensive processing power required to generate high-quality videos, it’s likely that full-length clips could come with a hefty price tag. For now, the leaked technology has sparked more questions than answers, leaving people both excited and frustrated by what’s still to come.