Watchdog group Public Citizen demands OpenAI withdraw AI video app Sora over deepfake dangers

UNDATED-AP- Tech advocacy group Public Citizen has demanded OpenAI withdraw Sora 2, citing safety concerns and threats to democracy from the AI video generator. The group argues that OpenAI has prioritized market speed over safety. OpenAI has faced backlash from public figures and has made some changes, but critics say these responses are insufficient and reactive. OpenAI launched the new Sora app on iPhones last month and on Android phones last week. Since then, AI-generated videos made on the app have flooded onto other social media platforms like TikTok, X, Instagram and Facebook.