Just when you thought tech giants couldn’t get more chaotic, OpenAI has unleashed Sora, a TikTok-style video app that’s already causing more drama than a Silicon Valley startup’s first board meeting.

The app, which lets users generate AI videos faster than you can say “intellectual property lawsuit,” initially launched with a wild copyright policy that basically said, “Hey creators, if you don’t want us using your characters, you gotta tell us explicitly”. Spoiler alert: That did not go well.

The Copyright Conundrum

CEO Sam Altman quickly backpedaled after users started generating everything from Nazi SpongeBobs to criminal Pikachus. Suddenly, OpenAI decided maybe, just maybe, they should actually respect copyright laws. Who would’ve thought?

The User Revolt

App Store reviews quickly turned into a digital pitchfork moment. Users complained about constant “content violation” notices, essentially rendering the app about as useful as a chocolate teapot. One frustrated user summed it up perfectly: “Literally everything is a violation. How are we supposed to test the app?”

The Tech Bro Backtrack

In true tech startup fashion, OpenAI is now promising “more granular control” for copyright holders. Translation: We messed up, but we’re totally gonna fix it. Sora’s head honcho even hinted that fictional character generation is “on the roadmap,” because apparently, learning from initial mistakes is not their strong suit.

Classic Silicon Valley: Break things first, apologize later, and hope your venture capital funding outlasts the potential lawsuits.