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OpenAI Launches “Sora” — an AI Video App That Can Generate Clips from Copyrighted Material

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OpenAI has unveiled Sora, a new AI-powered video creation app that allows users to generate and share short videos — including those derived from copyrighted content — directly to a built-in social media-style feed. The app, which represents OpenAI’s most ambitious push yet into generative video, is expected to raise new tensions across the entertainment industry.

According to the company, copyright holders such as movie and television studios must actively opt out if they do not wish to have their content appear in the app’s video feed. OpenAI described this as a continuation of its previous opt-out policy used for AI image generation, where creators must explicitly request the exclusion of their work from model training or public feeds.

The move is already sparking debate in Hollywood. People familiar with the matter said that Disney has opted out, and other major studios are currently in talks with OpenAI over the implications of Sora’s copyright framework.

Earlier this year, OpenAI urged the Trump administration to formally classify the use of copyrighted material for AI training as “fair use” under U.S. law — a position it argued was essential for national competitiveness and security, warning that U.S. AI firms could fall behind Chinese rivals without legal clarity.

Beyond copyright issues, OpenAI said Sora includes robust safeguards to prevent the misuse of personal likenesses and public figures. Users cannot generate videos of other people unless those individuals upload an AI “liveness check” — a verification process requiring users to move their heads and recite random numbers — to confirm consent.

Sora videos can be up to 10 seconds long and feature a new “Cameo” function, allowing users to create lifelike digital doubles of themselves and insert them into AI-generated scenes. The company says these videos are intended for creative experimentation and entertainment, with built-in transparency markers indicating AI generation.

Market analysts view the Sora app as a direct challenge to existing short-video giants such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Nowak noted that the platform’s combination of AI creativity and social-sharing features positions OpenAI “in the business of competing for attention and reshaping user behavior.”

As Hollywood, regulators, and AI companies continue to clash over intellectual property and deepfake laws, Sora’s launch could set a major precedent for how AI-generated audiovisual content will be treated under future copyright and media frameworks.

Apple, Google, and Meta Must Face Lawsuits Over Casino-Style Gambling Apps

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A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Apple, Google, and Meta Platforms must face lawsuits accusing them of promoting and profiting from illegal casino-style gambling apps, rejecting their efforts to dismiss the claims under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.

In a decision issued Tuesday, Judge Edward Davila of the U.S. District Court in San Jose, California, denied the companies’ main argument that the federal law shields them from liability for third-party content, saying the lawsuits focus on their active role in processing payments and collecting commissions, not merely hosting apps.

The lawsuits, filed as proposed class actions, allege that Apple’s App Store, Google Play Store, and Meta’s Facebook enabled and profited from apps simulating “Vegas-style” slot machine gambling that have led to user addiction, depression, and even suicidal behavior. The plaintiffs claim the companies brokered and collected 30% commissions — estimated to exceed $2 billion — from in-app purchases.

While some state-level claims were dismissed, Davila allowed most consumer protection claims to proceed, except those filed in California. He stated that the platforms’ activities went beyond publishing and that providing “neutral tools” did not absolve them from responsibility.

“The crux of plaintiffs’ theory is that defendants improperly processed payments for social casino apps,” Davila wrote. “It is beside the point whether that activity turns defendants into bookies or brokers.”

The companies now have the option to appeal immediately to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, with Davila acknowledging the national importance of Section 230 immunity questions.

The ongoing litigation, which began in 2021, consolidates several related cases:

  • In re Apple Inc. App Store Simulated Casino-Style Games Litigation (No. 21-md-02985)

  • In re Google Play Store Simulated Casino-Style Games Litigation (No. 21-md-03001)

  • In re Facebook Simulated Casino-Style Games Litigation (No. 21-02777)

The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified compensatory and triple damages, along with other remedies.

Singapore Threatens Meta With Fines Over Facebook Impersonation Scams

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The Singapore government has given Meta Platforms until the end of this month to introduce stronger safeguards, including facial recognition technology, to combat impersonation scams on Facebook—or face steep fines.

The Ministry of Home Affairs said on Thursday that Meta could be fined up to S$1 million ($776,639) if it fails to comply “without reasonable excuse.” After the deadline, Meta would face additional penalties of S$100,000 per day until measures are implemented.

The directive, issued Wednesday, follows a surge in scams involving fake ads, accounts, and business pages impersonating government officials. Authorities say incidents of such scams rose sharply between June 2024 and June 2025.

A Meta spokesperson said impersonation and deceptive ads are against company policy, adding: “We remove these when detected.” The spokesperson noted that Meta uses specialized systems to catch fraudulent accounts and “celeb-bait” ads, and works with law enforcement to pursue legal action against scammers.

Earlier this month, Singapore police ordered Meta to step up anti-scam measures on Facebook, but that directive did not include a compliance deadline.

Officials said this is the first enforcement order under Singapore’s Online Criminal Harms Act, which came into effect in February 2024. The law gives regulators new powers to hold platforms accountable for online scams and harmful digital activity.

“While Meta has taken steps to address impersonation scams globally, including in Singapore, the Ministry of Home Affairs and police remain concerned by the prevalence of such scams locally,” the ministry said.