chyung Eun-ju

OpenAI's recent introduction of Sora, a generative AI tool, marks a significant leap into an era where detailed minute-long videos can materialize from basic text prompts. Sam Altman demonstrated Sora’s ability to make videos based on text prompts on X, formerly known as Twitter. This cutting-edge technology, however, has raised eyebrows in a world already grappling with manipulated media. Evidently, we live in a world where there is a vast amount of manipulated media, and now, with advancements like Sora, the potential for manipulation has increased even further. As of now, Sora is accessible exclusively to experts tasked with identifying potential issues within the model.

The sheer quality of this tool is truly remarkable, pushing the boundaries of what we thought was achievable. But in a landscape where fake media often gains viral traction, the potential for influence is undeniable.

Joel Cho

In Slovakia, there was a designated quiet period where media coverage of the election ceased, in order to allow people to think independently and make informed decisions without undue influence. But an audio snippet featuring a progressive party purchasing votes from the Roma minority emerged and spread rapidly on social media, and the party's candidate ended up losing the election. Elections are influenced by various factors, and it is difficult to measure the amount of impact the audio had on the candidate’s loss, but the potential implications of generative AI on elections are quite concerning.

In the face of these advancements, ethical and societal concerns take front stage. Elections, an integral part of the democratic process, become susceptible to manipulations........

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