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You are seeing this restriction because OpenAI does not currently allow users to upload images that depict real people (including yourself) for image or video generation, unless you use a specific feature called Cameos, which requires explicit consent and verification. This policy is in place to protect privacy and prevent misuse of likenesses, such as impersonation or generating content without a person’s permission.

From the official guidance:

Uploading images with depictions of real people is blocked. Cameos are the only way to use one’s likeness in Sora, which requires explicit permission from the likeness holder Creating videos with Sora.

Similarly, the service terms state:

You may not use Visual Capabilities to reproduce the likeness of any person without express consent and all necessary rights, nor to reproduce the likeness of anyone under 18 Service terms.

If you want to use your own likeness, you must set up a Cameo, which involves a verification process and gives you control over how your image is used Getting started with the Sora app.

In summary: uploading images of yourself (or any real person) for generation is blocked by default to comply with OpenAI’s privacy and safety policies. You can only use your likeness via the Cameos feature, with explicit consent and verification.

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