#21 No Prep SORA

In this episode of the Great Intentions Podcast, hosts Jonas and Roel delve into the exciting yet controversial world of AI-generated video content, specifically focusing on OpenAI's Sora text-to-video generator. They discuss the implications of this technology for artists, the ethical concerns surrounding art washing, and the challenges of navigating the limitations and capabilities of AI in creative expression. The conversation highlights the evolving relationship between technology and art, raising questions about ownership, creativity, and the future of artistic endeavors in an AI-driven landscape. In this conversation, Roel and Jonas explore various themes surrounding technology, user engagement, and the evolution of AI. They discuss the interactive platforms designed to engage users, the implications of AI language models, and reflect on Facebook's early days through the lens of its 'Little Red Book'. The conversation also touches on the future of social media, the concept of ownership, and the value of experiences over material possessions, culminating in a light-hearted discussion about parenting and personal reflections on life.

02:53 Exploring OpenAI's Sora: The Future of Text-to-Video Generation

08:58 The Controversy of Art Washing and Artist Involvement

15:00 Navigating the Limitations and Capabilities of Sora

20:56 The Intersection of Technology and Artistic Expression

28:51 Interactive Platforms and User Engagement

32:44 The Evolution of AI and Language Models

34:51 Facebook's Little Red Book: Insights and Reflections

39:38 The Future of Social Media and AI

44:25 Ownership, Stuff, and Personal Value

53:35 Closing Thoughts and Reflections on Life

Links

OpenAI's Sora

Facebook's Little Red Book

https://github.com/Tencent/HunyuanVideo

https://github.com/jy0205/Pyramid-Flow

RunwayML

KlingAI

Interview with (former) OpenAI CTO Mira Murati

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters