Hello everyone. I’m Pooja and I work as an engineer at GMO Research & AI. Have brought you an interesting read. I would like to introduce -‘AI Sora’.
It all started with a casual conversation between me and my brother. We were discussing this video which went viral that grabbed our attention. In that clip, the YouTuber appeared to be speaking fluent Japanese with perfect pronunciation with an extensive vocabulary. However, upon further inspection , we realized that the video was generated based on the context provided to an artificial intelligence system. Here is the video I was talking about.
Intrigued by this, I dived deeper into the world of AI-generated content, and that’s when I stumbled upon the captivating technology known as AI Sora. Little did I know that this discovery would open my eyes to the fascinating experience in OpenAI. The video was generated via AI Sora whereas another OpenAI application was used here to convert the text into speech. It’s terrifying and amazing at the same time.
I will be covering the following topics –
What is AI Sora
Sora is a new video generation AI announced by OpenAI that can generate high-quality videos up to 1 minute long simply by entering a text prompt. Simply give it a prompt, for example, “a field of cats worshiping one giant dog” and, in theory, you will receive a video matching that description.
If you’re not glued to social media or niche computing forums, it will have been quite easy to miss the incredibly sudden rise of Sora. It didn’t have a huge announcement or lots of advertising, it was just suddenly there.
OpenAI has unveiled a host of example videos, most of which show Sora producing incredibly life-like videos. They can display reflections in mirrors, accurate fluid movements in liquids and even falling snow particles.
Ref : https://www.sciencefocus.com/future-technology/openai-sora
How to Use it?
AI Sora turns written instructions into lifelike videos. It’s similar to AI that creates images from text, but it uses advanced linguistic models like GPT.
When you give Sora a request, it transforms it into a dynamic video, a big improvement over just making static images. This ability comes from its large training database, which includes a wide range of videos. Using this knowledge, Sora can understand movements, backgrounds, and visuals to make videos that feel real.
For instance –
Prompt – A monkey playing chess in the park
The above text gets converted into AI model which generates this –
Features of AI Sora
In the fast-changing world of artificial intelligence, a remarkable new innovation called ”Sora” is making waves. This advancement is a big step forward in AI’s ability to understand and recreate the real world. Through lots of research and work, Sora has been given special abilities that make it different from other AIs. Starting from this section, we explore these unique features of Sora and how they could change the way videos are made, with uses in many different industries.
Realistic and high-fidelity video generation
Sora can create videos up to a minute long with great visual quality and faithfulness to the user’s instructions. Unlike older models that might have trouble with longer videos or complex scenes, Sora is great at making clear and visually pleasing content that matches what the user wants. This is a big step forward for filmmakers, marketers, and content creators who want to make high-quality videos quickly.
Prompt: The Glenfinnan Viaduct is a historic railway bridge in Scotland, UK, that crosses over the west highland line between the towns of Mallaig and Fort William. It is a stunning sight as a steam train leaves the bridge, traveling over the arch-covered viaduct. The landscape is dotted with lush greenery and rocky mountains, creating a picturesque backdrop for the train journey. The sky is blue and the sun is shining, making for a beautiful day to explore this majestic spot.
Education
In education, Sora’s skill to turn text into lively videos can revolutionize learning and teaching. Picture a history class where students can see the fall of the Roman Empire or the signing of the Declaration of Independence in animated videos based on the teacher’s descriptions. These immersive experiences can help students understand and remember complex topics better, making learning more interactive and fun.
Marketing and Advertising
Sora’s abilities can greatly help the marketing and advertising industry. It can create customized videos that attract the target audience quickly and effectively, allowing brands to connect with customers in better ways. Picture launching a product with a video that really showcases the brand, all from a simple text request. Sora could let smaller companies without big marketing budgets compete and make great videos that grab people’s attention and interest.
For instance if I want to create an advertisement for a clothing brand I would add a prompt something like this.
Prompt: A stylish woman walks down a Tokyo street filled with warm glowing neon and animated city signage. She wears a black leather jacket, a long red dress, and black boots, and carries a black purse. She wears sunglasses and red lipstick. She walks confidently and casually. The street is damp and reflective, creating a mirror effect of the colorful lights. Many pedestrians walk about.
Non profit organizations
Imagine a non-profit trying to spread the word about climate change. With Sora, it could make powerful videos showing how climate change might affect different parts of the world in the future, using the latest science. This could help the organization’s message stand out and make the complex data on climate change easier for people to understand and care about.
Limitations of AI Sora
Technical limitations
- Video Length and Complexity:
Sora can currently make videos up to one minute long with good quality, following user instructions. This limit can make it hard to create longer or more detailed videos that need more time. - Simulating Physics and Realism:
Sora struggles with simulating complex physics and achieving absolute realism. While it can make realistic scenes, people might notice small details that show the content is made by AI. This can be a problem for things like realistic educational simulations or very detailed videos in professional filmmaking. - Editing Challenges:
Editing videos made by Sora is tough. Even small changes often need a whole new video to be made. This can be hard for users who need precise edits, as it takes more time and can make the video less consistent.
Ethical Limitations
- Misuse and Misrepresentation:
There’s a risk that Sora could be misused to create fake or harmful content. Making realistic videos from text could lead to the creation of deep fakes, false information, or content that invades privacy or violates intellectual property rights. - Bias and Fairness:
Sora, like other AI, can have biases from its training data. This means the content it makes might unfairly represent certain people or groups. It’s important to remove these biases to use Sora fairly and responsibly.
The Future of Sora
Future features and plans
OpenAI hasn’t revealed much about what’s next for Sora. However, based on their history of making things better over time and involving the community, we can guess that future versions of Sora will be able to make longer videos, look more real, and handle more complex situations better. These changes will likely come from feedback and new discoveries in AI.
Expert predictions
AI experts think that Sora and similar tech will make it harder to tell if content was made by a human or a machine. As Sora gets better, we can expect more detailed and emotional videos, pushing the boundaries of creativity and communication.
Matt Wolfe, an AI expert, said in a YouTube video:
“Sora is the most insane AI text to video model anybody has ever seen.”
Impact on AI field and beyond
Sora’s improvements will have big effects in many areas. In the creative world, more people will be able to make great videos, leveling the playing field for creators. In education, Sora could make learning more fun and real. But these changes also bring up important ethical questions, especially around fake news, privacy, and how people are represented online.
Where would I use it?
AI Soral made me wonder, where can I use this in my day to day life. This is when communicating professionally. Because when it comes to professional communication, certain ideas can be challenging to convey or visualize effectively. This is where AI Sora shines as the ideal tool.
For example, I can simply input my description into the prompt, and it will generate a video representation of my concept. This makes explaining complex ideas much more accessible and easier to comprehend through visual representation.This text-to-video presentation tool would greatly assist me in understanding intricate concepts by providing visual representations.
On a personal level, I envision using AI Sora to narrate my stories, allowing it to create captivating videos. I think that in both professional and personal contexts, AI Sora’s capabilities offer a valuable resource for enhancing communication and comprehension.
※As of now it is not available for public use. It is still in its testing phase.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, posts frequent videos generated from prompt using AI Sora. I will mention the link below for the collected list of videos which are posted using AI Sora. If you are interested, please check out these videos.
Link -> https://seo.ai/blog/openai-sora-examples
Conclusion
This article shows the big possibilities and problems with AI that turns text into videos. Sora shows how fast AI is improving and gives us a peek into a future where anyone can make great videos easily.
As AI keeps changing, we should be hopeful but careful. These technologies can change how we create, learn, and talk to each other.
If we stay informed and think about ethics, we can use tools like Sora to make our lives and society better.
Thank you for reading.
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