JOURNAL ARTICLE

OpenAI Halts Depictions of MLK After 'Disrespectful' Videos.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ghosh, Shona 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses OpenAI's decision to pause the depiction of Martin Luther King Jr. in its AI tool Sora due to the generation of "disrespectful" deepfake videos of the civil rights leader. Following complaints from King's estate, OpenAI stated that while free speech is important, public figures and their families should have control over the use of their likeness. The company also announced that other high-profile figures will have the option to opt out of appearing in Sora videos. This policy change reflects a more cautious approach from OpenAI regarding the portrayal of famous individuals, following previous controversies related to AI-generated content. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/10, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:188781628
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