Who will own the copyright of video content generated by Sora2? The user providing the prompts or OpenAI?
This question is actually one of the most discussed topics right now. Simply put, according to OpenAI's current policy, you (the user providing the prompt) own the copyright to the content you create.
You can think of it this way: Sora is like a super advanced "camera" or "paintbrush."
When you take a photo with a regular camera, the copyright belongs to you, not the camera manufacturer. Similarly, when you use Sora as a "tool" to generate a video, you are the creator, and the copyright naturally belongs to you. OpenAI merely provides the tool.
However, there are a few "unspoken rules" or details to be aware of:
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OpenAI's Terms of Service: While the copyright is yours, when using Sora, you typically need to agree to their terms of service. These terms usually state that you grant OpenAI permission to use your generated videos within certain limits. For example, they might use these videos to improve their AI models or for marketing and promotion. This doesn't mean they're stealing your copyright; it just means they also have the right to use it.
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The content of the prompt is crucial: This is the most critical point. If you ask Sora to generate a video of "Mickey Mouse flying a spaceship," the copyright to that specific video is indeed yours. However, the copyright to the "Mickey Mouse" character still belongs to Disney. You cannot sell this video as an official Mickey Mouse animation, or Disney will come after you. So, you own the part that you created, but you cannot infringe on other copyrights that might exist within the video's content itself.
To summarize:
- You own the copyright, and you can use the video in your works, social media, or commercial projects.
- But be careful not to let your generated content infringe on others' copyrights (e.g., famous IPs, portraits of individuals).
- At the same time, understand that OpenAI also reserves the right to use your work.
So, you can treat it as your own creation, but also be mindful not to trespass on others' territory.