Sora 2 AI Video Generation Model Enhances Deepfake Risks
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OpenAI's Sora 2, an advanced AI video generation model, poses significant deepfake risks due to its ability to create highly realistic videos. Initially restricted to invited users, Sora 2 is now widely available, raising concerns about its potential misuse in social engineering and fraud. Experts warn of the need for stronger regulations and multi-pronged defense strategies to mitigate these risks.
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06.11.2025 23:42 1 articles · 4d ago
Sora 2 Launched with Enhanced Deepfake Capabilities
OpenAI's Sora 2, launched in September, is now widely available and poses significant deepfake risks. The model's advanced capabilities make it difficult to distinguish AI-generated videos from reality, raising concerns about its potential misuse in social engineering and fraud. Experts warn of the need for stronger regulations and multi-pronged defense strategies to mitigate these risks.
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- Sora 2 Makes Videos So Believable, Reality Checks Are Required — www.darkreading.com — 06.11.2025 23:42
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Sora 2, launched by OpenAI in September, generates highly realistic videos from text prompts and images.
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Sora 2 is now available to a wide population of users without an invitation.
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Attackers can use Sora 2 to enhance social engineering tactics and create convincing deepfakes.
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OpenAI had to tighten guardrails against deepfakes in Sora 2 following a complaint from the actors' union SAG-AFTRA.
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Experts warn that the lack of regulations and the ability to confirm the legitimacy of videos pose significant risks.
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Sora 2's updates enable users to create longer videos with improved voice authenticity and emotional intelligence.
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Industries such as legal and healthcare are particularly vulnerable to Sora 2's deepfake risks.
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Defense strategies include multi-factor authentication, likeness checks, and device location verification.
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- Sora 2 Makes Videos So Believable, Reality Checks Are Required — www.darkreading.com — 06.11.2025 23:42