OpenAI pauses video generations of Martin Luther King Jr after ‘disrespectful depictions’

Artificial intelligence (AI) major OpenAI said users will not be able to use the likeness of Martin Luther King Jr when generating videos with its model, Sora. The action followed objections raised by his estate over crude representations of the late US civil rights activist on the platform.

OpenAI said in a social media post on Friday the action taken at King, Inc.’s request is to strengthen guardrails for depiction of historical figures.

“While there are strong free speech interests in depicting historical figures, OpenAI believes public figures…