Sora OpenAI's Prelude: Social Media Perspectives on Sora OpenAI and the Future of AI Video Generation

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Authors: Reza Hadi Mogavi, Derrick Wang, Joseph Tu, Hilda Hadan, Sabrina A. Sgandurra, Pan Hui, Lennart E. Nacke

Published: 2024-03-02 00:16:22+00:00

Journal Ref: Workshop at ACM CHI 2024 (HCI and Human Factors Joining Forces to Meet the AI Interaction Challenge)

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This study analyzes public perceptions of Sora OpenAI, a pioneering generative AI video generation tool, through pre-release social media discussions on Reddit. It identifies both anticipated positive applications, such as democratizing video marketing and enhancing game development, and significant concerns including deepfakes, disinformation, and threats to creative jobs. The research emphasizes the necessity for informed, ethical AI development and integration to align with societal values and user needs.

Abstract

The rapid advancement of Generative AI (Gen-AI) is transforming Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), with significant implications across various sectors. This study investigates the public's perception of Sora OpenAI, a pioneering Gen-AI video generation tool, via social media discussions on Reddit before its release. It centers on two main questions: the envisioned applications and the concerns related to Sora's integration. The analysis forecasts positive shifts in content creation, predicting that Sora will democratize video marketing and innovate game development by making video production more accessible and economical. Conversely, there are concerns about deepfakes and the potential for disinformation, underscoring the need for strategies to address disinformation and bias. This paper contributes to the Gen-AI discourse by fostering discussion on current and future capabilities, enriching the understanding of public expectations, and establishing a temporal benchmark for user anticipation. This research underscores the necessity for informed, ethical approaches to AI development and integration, ensuring that technological advancements align with societal values and user needs.

Key findings
The public envisions Sora OpenAI revolutionizing content creation by making video marketing more accessible, innovating game development, and enhancing educational materials. Conversely, major concerns include the threat to creative jobs, ethical issues related to AI training biases and cultural misrepresentation, and the significant potential for deepfakes and disinformation, demanding robust ethical and regulatory frameworks.
Approach
The authors investigated public perception by conducting a qualitative content analysis of 1347 comments collected from Reddit forums (r/OpenAI and r/blender) related to Sora OpenAI. They used an inductive approach with Atlas.ti to identify key themes concerning envisioned applications and integration challenges.
Datasets
Reddit comments from r/OpenAI (602 comments) and r/blender (745 comments), collected between February 16 and February 23, 2024.
Model(s)
UNKNOWN
Author countries
Canada, Hong Kong, China
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