Over the past few months, videos created by Sora AI have begun flooding the internet. These hyper-realistic clips can show anything from fake interviews and movie scenes to people saying things they never actually said. What once felt like science fiction is now part of everyday online life, and it’s changing the way people see truth, art and creativity.
For many, Sora’s realism is unsettling.
“My first reaction was hesitation,” junior Jorden Scrivner said. “It didn’t feel quite real, like something out of the uncanny valley.”
That sense of unease is shared by others who say Sora’s lifelike creations blur the line between what’s genuine and what’s computer made. While some find it fascinating, many see Sora as a threat to creativity and honesty.
“I think it’s horrible and takes away from the truth and the arts,” Scrivner said. “It promotes laziness and a loss of artistic appreciation and freedom.”
Senior Hayden Gieselman agreed, saying that the technology feels “uncanny” and “a little too realistic.” He worries that without clear labeling, people might not realize what they’re watching is fake.
“At first I thought they seemed kind of funny,” Gieselman said. “But now I see without that watermark, this could go south fast.”
Beyond the unease, there are fears about misinformation and job loss.
“It could ruin several careers by making videos of people saying outrageous or racist things,” Gieselman said. “AI is already replacing real artists and now influencers too.”
Not everyone sees it all negatively, though. Senior Carlos Rios-Gonzalez believes Sora has creative potential if used carefully.
“It’s a bit scary because it can make false accusations,” Rios-Gonzalez said. “But it’s also fun to play around with. We can create more visual effects with less money.”
Gonzalez thinks AI should be used as a tool rather than a full replacement for human creators.
“People should know what is real and what is fake,” Rios-Gonzalez said. “AI shouldn’t completely take over.”
Despite differing opinions, most agree that transparency is key. All three interviewees supported labeling AI-generated videos so viewers could tell what’s real. For some, like Scrivner, the answer is even simpler: “It shouldn’t be allowed even a bit.”
As Sora AI continues to grow, so does the debate around its role in art, truth and society. Whether it becomes a creative ally or a digital threat, one thing is certain, the age of artificial video has already begun, and reality may never look the same again.
On Dec. 11, the White House announced an executive order prohibiting states from regulating AI. Read the full text of that order at whitehouse.gov.
