When OpenAI’s Sora Failed Physics 101
Buckle up, mates! OpenAI has taken a unique step into the world of cinematography, except the resulting motion picture seems to have skipped the high school physics class. Just the other day, Sora, a too-smart-for-its-own-good text-to-video diffusion model, made headlines, pushing the boundaries of creepy AI capabilities and igniting heated discussions worldwide. After all, who wouldn’t debate when the sky (quite literally, as Sora translates to “sky” in Japanese) begins to narrate tales we merely feed in text!
Key Takeaways from the Sora Story
– OpenAI has done it again: After dabbling with text and images with their ChatGPT and Dall-E models, they are now tackling the moving images realm by introducing Sora.
– Sora flies high but without wings: Unlike its predecessors, Sora seems to be gifted with more sophistication, capable of turning a brief text into a detailed, high-definition clip. So, no more script-less Hollywood nightmares.
– But, the catch is: Even though it can materialize an elaborate plot of a cat waking up its human for breakfast, it seems to overlook the logical sequence and continuity of the real world. You can call it an “artist’s interpretation,” or we can all agree that Sora missed out on a ton of Physics classes!
– The verdict: From “Is this the end of [insert profession here]?” to “Big deal,” opinions varied, but Sora is the talk of the town, for better or for worse.
The Sky is Falling? Well, Not Quite Yet!
After the rollercoaster ride that Sora’s unveiling became, we have all had quite a show. And what an adrenaline rush it was, teetering on the edge of dystopia and wonderment! Despite its shortcomings, OpenAI’s Sora has undeniably wowed the crowd. However, remember folks, while Sora can weave tales in high definition videos, it’s still a work in progress, and it might not totally overthrow your favourite film directors—yet. Who knows, though? Maybe one day, Sora will decide to return to high school for some remedial physics lessons! Till then, let’s just enjoy the cat videos and wait for AI to conquer the next frontier!
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/feb/24/openai-video-generation-tool-sora-babies-ai-artificial-intelligence
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