The Sora video generation model from OpenAI, which was first introduced in February but has not yet been made publicly available, seemingly experienced a brief online leak. An anonymous group made claims on Tuesday that they had hosted the AI model on Hugging Face, suggesting it was the much-anticipated Sora. The model’s details indicated that the backend server was registered under the AI firm’s domain, and the listing pointed to a Turbo variant of the model. This public access to the model, however, was removed after approximately three hours.
OpenAI Sora AI Video Model Might Have Been Leaked
A Hugging Face listing surfaced on November 26, asserting that it provided public access to the Sora model. In addition, the group behind this posting created a front-end interface that allowed users to generate AI videos. While staff at Gadgets 360 were unable to produce videos through this tool, multiple social media users reported successfully generating videos.
This AI model reportedly could create 10-second videos in 1080p resolution, featuring a distinct watermark from OpenAI, which bolstered the group’s claims regarding its authenticity. Supporting evidence included the backend server URL, which appeared as “https://sora.openai.com/backend/video_gen” and the designation “Turbo” for the model variant.
The group discussed their motivations for leaking the early version of Sora, alleging that OpenAI has relied on artists for unpaid research and development, having them provide feedback, training data, and other contributions without adequate compensation. They criticized the imbalance, arguing that the exposure and marketing benefits to OpenAI significantly outweigh what artists receive.
OMG OpenAI Sora has been leaked!
Free to use now on Huggingface, link in comment
It can be shut down anytime, try it now! It can generate 1080P and up to 10s video! And the results are incredible!
9 Examples: pic.twitter.com/rIJJv5TQTo
— el.cine (@EHuanglu) November 26, 2024
In their listing, the group expressed concerns that “hundreds of artists provide unpaid labour through bug testing, feedback, and experimental work for the program… offering minimal compensation which pales in comparison to the substantial PR and marketing value OpenAI receives.”
While the group affirmed their support for using AI in art, they voiced opposition to OpenAI’s approach to collaborating with artists. They aimed to encourage the company to adopt a more transparent and supportive stance toward the artistic community. To further their message, they provided a petition for those who share their sentiments.
It is noteworthy that the group represented part of the three hundred artists who had been granted unlimited access to Sora as early testers and creative partners. They reported that the functionality of the front-end AI model lasted for three hours before OpenAI closed off access to the model for participating artists.
A spokesperson for OpenAI spoke to TechCrunch, stating that Sora is still in the research preview phase, emphasizing the company’s commitment to balancing the model’s capabilities with safety protocols. The spokesperson also clarified that participation as an early tester is voluntary, with no requirement to provide feedback or use the tool. Artists were advised to utilize the model responsibly and to avoid disclosing confidential information prior to the official launch.
