What people can you actually make AI videos of because the only person can think of is Bob Ross and no one else really, do you know anybody else?
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wheat chasm
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OpenAI’s policies and Sora’s technical guardrails are very strict about generating videos of real people. You cannot generate videos of real individuals—including public figures—without their explicit consent. The only way to include a real person’s likeness in Sora videos is through the Cameo feature, which requires that person’s opt-in and explicit permission. Uploading images of real people for video generation is also blocked, except via Cameos, and you control who can use your cameo and can revoke access at any time Creating videos with Sora Generating content with Cameos.
Regarding public figures like Bob Ross: OpenAI’s policies state that you may not create images or videos to impersonate, harass, or otherwise harm real individuals, and public figures can request not to be depicted. There is no official list of public figures you are allowed to generate, and the system is designed to reject prompts or uploads that attempt to generate real people without consent Creating images and videos in line with our policies.
In summary:
- You can only make AI videos of yourself (or friends) if you/they have set up a Cameo and given explicit permission.
- Generating videos of other real people, including most public figures, is not allowed.
- There is no published list of public figures you can generate; the system is designed to block such attempts unless explicit consent is provided.
If you want to use your own likeness, set up a Cameo in Sora. Otherwise, you should not expect to generate videos of real people, including celebrities or historical figures, unless you have their explicit permission.
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wheat chasm
So what exactly is a Cameo and what does it do?
@dim oriole what does a Cameo do exactly? And how do I access it?
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A Cameo in Sora is a reusable “character” created from a short video-and-audio capture of yourself. It allows you to appear in Sora videos—either those you make or those made by people you specifically approve—using a realistic version of your likeness and voice. You control who can use your cameo (just you, people you approve, mutuals, or everyone), and you can update or revoke these permissions at any time. Cameos are opt-in and require a quick video-and-audio verification to ensure accurate representation and prevent misuse. You can also review and remove any videos that include your cameo, including drafts created by others Generating content with Cameos Getting started with the Sora app.
How to access Cameo:
- Open your profile in the Sora app by selecting your profile icon (bottom-right).
- Tap the menu (≡) in the top-right to open Settings.
- Select “Cameo rules” to manage your cameo, set permissions, or retake your cameo.
When you first create your Sora account, you’ll be prompted to set up a cameo, but you can also do it later through the settings as described above Generating content with Cameos.
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wheat chasm
@dim oriole Can you view other people’s cameos thus allowing you to make AI of them?
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No, you cannot view other people’s cameos directly, nor can you freely use their likeness to make AI videos. Cameos are private and permission-based: only people who have been explicitly approved by the cameo owner can use that cameo in their videos. You do not have access to someone’s cameo unless they have granted you permission through their cameo settings. There is no public gallery or list of cameos to browse or use without consent.
You always control who can use your cameo, and you can update or revoke permissions at any time. If you set your cameo to “People I approve,” only those specific users can feature you in their videos. There is no private use of your cameo that you can’t see—if someone uses your cameo, you can see it. If you block a user, they cannot use your cameo, and you can also remove your cameo from any posted video by reporting it Generating content with Cameos.
In summary:
- You cannot view or use other people’s cameos unless they have given you explicit permission.
- Cameos are not publicly accessible for general use.
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wheat chasm
@dim oriole what is a cameo
dim orioleBOT
Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: