Billionaire venture capitalist and early OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla has publicly criticized detractors of OpenAI’s latest video-generation model, Sora 2, labeling them as “tunnel vision creatives” who lack imagination. His comments come in response to critics who have dismissed the AI-generated content as “AI slop,” arguing that it undermines artistic integrity and blurs the line between human and machine-made media.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Khosla urged viewers to form their own opinions, stating, “Let the viewers of this ‘slop’ judge it, not ivory tower luddite snooty critics or defensive creatives.” He drew parallels between the current backlash against Sora 2 and the initial resistance faced by earlier technological innovations such as digital music in the 1990s and digital photography in the 2000s. Khosla emphasized that new mediums often encounter skepticism before being widely accepted.
Sora 2, launched earlier this month, allows users to generate short AI-powered videos using text prompts, images, and even their own likeness and voice. The app has quickly gained popularity, climbing the Apple App Store charts and sparking a flood of AI-generated clips across social media feeds. Supporters hail it as a step toward democratizing video creation, while critics warn it could saturate the internet with artificial content and diminish authentic human creativity.
Khosla views Sora 2 as an expansion of creative frontiers, stating, “Sora opens up so many more avenues of creativity if you have an imagination.” He acknowledged that traditional video will always have its place but believes AI-generated content offers new dimensions of creative video.
In response to concerns about potential misuse of intellectual property and copyright, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced updates to the platform. Rightsholders will now have more detailed control over generating characters, and the company is exploring new monetization models, including potential revenue-sharing with rights holders.
As the debate over AI-generated content continues, Khosla remains steadfast in his support for Sora 2, encouraging users to embrace the new technology and judge its merits for themselves.
