A group of aggrieved artists and early testers of OpenAI’s unreleased text-to-video tool Sora have leaked access to the new model as an act of protest. They claim that they were used for ‘unpaid research and development’ by the company.
Background: The Leaked Tool
The group, operating under the username ‘PR-Puppets,’ published what appears to be a front-end version of Sora on AI developer platform HuggingFace on November 26. This allowed anyone to utilize the tool, despite OpenAI’s efforts to keep it under wraps.
The Artists’ Grievance
According to an open letter published alongside the leak of Sora, the group claimed that ‘hundreds of artists’ provided unpaid labor through bug testing, feedback, and experimental work. However, they were excluded from any compensation or recognition by OpenAI.
Unfair Treatment
The artists claim that OpenAI was unfairly preventing them from being paid for their contributions to the tool’s development. They argue that this is a form of exploitation, where artists are used as unpaid laborers to develop a product that can generate significant revenue for the company.
OpenAI’s Valuation: $157 Billion
OpenAI has been valued at $157 billion, making it one of the most valuable companies in the AI industry. However, this wealth is built on the backs of artists and contributors who have provided unpaid labor to develop its products.
The Tool’s Features
The leaked version of Sora appears to be a faster ‘turbo’ variant, according to code uncovered by X users. It also includes additional lines of code hinting at certain controls on customization and styles of video to be generated in the future.
Examples of Generated Videos
A number of users were quick to post examples of videos generated by the leaked version of the tool on X. These examples showcase the tool’s ability to generate hyper-realistic video content from simple prompts.
- ‘It’s impressive how well it handles arms and legs,’ wrote film director Huang Lu in a November 26 post to X, alongside a clip from the leaked tool.
- Here’s another example from the leaked OpenAI Sora: ‘It’s impressive how well it handles arms and legs!’
Conclusion
The leak of Sora has highlighted the exploitation of artists and contributors by companies like OpenAI. By providing unpaid labor to develop their products, these individuals are contributing significantly to the company’s revenue without receiving fair compensation.
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