If you’ve been on the internet lately, you’ve probably noticed that some of the videos you’re watching aren’t made by people at all. They are created by artificial intelligence. But is this new technology good or bad?
Recently, more and more AI-generated videos have appeared online because of new platforms such as Sora and Google Veo 3. These are video generation tools from OpenAI and Google that allow anyone to create a short 15-second video simply by typing a one-sentence prompt.
Sora was first released in December 2024 to ChatGPT Plus and Pro users. A newer version, Sora 2, became available to all users on September 30, 2025.
The release of these platforms has sparked a lot of discussion. Some people think the technology is fascinating and creative, while others are deeply concerned. Many worry that AI-generated videos are becoming so realistic that they are almost impossible to tell apart from real footage. Others fear that this could lead to misinformation or harmful uses of AI. To help address this, several social media platforms have started labeling videos that are AI-generated so viewers know what is real and what is not.
OpenAI has tried to moderate the content created through Sora by placing restrictions on certain topics and requiring invite codes for access. However, some users have still found ways to bypass these restrictions and generate content that would normally be rejected.
These challenges have also caused copyright issues for the companies behind the technology. When Sora was first released, there were no copyright protections in place, which meant users could include copyrighted material without permission. After facing legal issues, OpenAI changed its policy to require users to get permission from rights holders before using copyrighted content. This update, while necessary, was not very popular among Sora users.
While AI video tools like Sora and Google Veo 3 can be creative and exciting, they also come with risks. As the technology continues to grow, it is important to stay aware of what you are watching online and question whether what you see is real or artificially made.
