OpenAI's Sora Video App Tops App Store Charts as Users Create Videos with SpongeBob, Rick & Morty Despite Copyright Concerns
Summary
OpenAI's new Sora AI video app rockets to the top of Apple's App Store as users flood the platform with videos featuring copyrighted characters like SpongeBob and Rick & Morty, forcing the company to scramble with copyright warnings after initially allowing widespread unauthorized use of protected intellectual property.
Key Points
- OpenAI launches Sora AI video app which quickly reaches top position on Apple App Store despite being invite-only, with users creating videos featuring copyrighted characters from SpongeBob, Rick & Morty, and Nintendo franchises
- OpenAI requires copyright holders to opt out character by character through individual requests rather than offering blanket opt-out options, using a Copyright Dispute form system
- OpenAI begins implementing content violation warnings and restrictions after initially allowing widespread use of copyrighted material, while CEO Sam Altman acknowledges need to work with rightsholders on character usage guidelines