How to control your cameos: OpenAI’s Sora 2 update adds privacy, watermarks, and safety features

OpenAI is rolling out a significant update to its AI video tool Sora, introducing new controls for user “cameos,” improved watermark visibility, and enhanced safety mechanisms. Bill Peebles, Head of Sora at OpenAI, announced the changes on X on Monday, after weeks of user feedback over how the tool handles personal likeness and content moderation.

Giving users more control over their digital likeness

One of the standout updates addresses a key user concern — how their cameos can be used by others. Sora’s cameo feature lets users generate AI…