eSAFETY GUIDE

Sora

13+
Minimum age according to Sora
13+ Minimum age according to Sora

What is Sora?

Sora is an AI text-to-video generator developed by OpenAI, the company behind other AI systems such as ChatGPT and DALL·E. Sora is not yet available to the public. Sora produces realistic videos based on textual prompts written by users. Sora means ‘sky’ in Japanese. It can generate videos up to a minute long. The footage produced by Sora can include multiple characters, different types of motion and cinematic detail in the background.

Sora runs on an adaptation of the DALL·E 3 model, which is trained using millions of images from the web. OpenAI has stated that Sora also uses photo and video content from the content library Shutterstock.

In 2024, OpenAI released Sora to a handful of AI experts and creative practitioners (visual artists, designers and filmmakers) to test the platform's capacities and its potential harms and risks. Among these risks is the production of abusive, shocking or problematic content. Because the videos produced by Sora are incredibly realistic, people could find it challenging to determine if a video generated by Sora is real or fake. This could lead to the indiscriminate use of deepfakes for disinformation and other harmful content. OpenAI is stress-testing the system to determine parameters of use once the software is more widely released to the public.

Website: openai.com/sora

How do people use Sora?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use AI video generation tools like Sora.

Sora is used for: ai generative images, content sharing, photo/video sharing and screen capture.

Key safety links

These links are provided by OpenAI:

  • Sora
    Updates on the development of the text-to-video AI generator Sora, developed by OpenAI.
  • Terms of use
    The terms of use you agree to when using OpenAI’s products.
  • Privacy policy
    How OpenAI uses your personal information and geo-location data.
  • Security and privacy
    How OpenAI aims to safeguard users and protect their security and privacy.

Last updated: 10/05/2024

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parents, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and apps and mental wellbeing resources for families.