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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of ChatGPT Curious, we break down OpenAI’s newest release: Sora 2, the text-to-video model now living in its own app, Sora. From how diffusion models work to what the new invite-only platform looks like, we’re covering the tech, the ethics, and the implications. You’ll learn how Sora 2 generates videos, why it’s a big deal (for better and worse), and what it means for the future of AI-generated media.
Main Topics Covered
What Sora 2 is and how it works
Diffusion explained (drop of dye in water analogy)
Denoising and the Willy Wonka comparison
The difference between training and generation
SlopTok? Sora app features and invite system
Opt-out policy and data control issues
Compute cost and environmental impact
Deepfakes, realism, and misinformation risks
Personal takeaways and ethical concerns
Recent ChatGPT use: Sora prompt + Repairing the wine fridge
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Chapters
(00:00:00) - ChatGPT Curious(00:00:38) - OpenAI's Sora 2(00:03:33) - How Video Generation is Made: Diffusion(00:08:05) - SORA2(00:09:06) - Chat GPT: Sora 2, Unboxing(00:14:22) - Is AI Content Bad For You?(00:17:52) - OpenAI Rolls Out 'Sora 2' for Video Making(00:18:39) - How I Use Chat GPT this Week(00:21:58) - How to Diagnose a Wine Fridge Problem with a Multimeter
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