OpenAI Expands Sora Video Generator to UK and EU, Escalating Copyright Concerns

The release of the AI-powered tool raises questions about its impact on creative industries and the use of copyrighted material in training datasets.

OpenAI's video generation tool, Sora, is now available to ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers in the UK, EU, and several other European countries, marking its first expansion outside the U.S.
Sora enables users to create short videos by inputting text prompts, with options for varying styles and clip lengths, though it remains limited by occasional visual flaws like hand rendering issues.
The tool has drawn both excitement and concern, with creatives like Tyler Perry reevaluating traditional production methods and others warning of its disruptive potential for industries like film, TV, and advertising.
Sora's launch intensifies debates over copyright, as critics argue that AI tools trained on copyrighted material without permission unfairly exploit artists' work and threaten their livelihoods.
The UK government faces backlash from creative sectors over proposals to allow AI firms to utilize copyrighted content without explicit consent, with prominent figures like Paul McCartney and Dua Lipa voicing opposition.