solar geyser
I've created my characters image portraits with ChatGPT (your same company).. and I want it to only be photorealistic and I don't want to tone this down.. the person in this image is not a real man but it is real in my own separate universe and I want to bridge that from my universe into Sora 2 as if he was a real person doing what he normally does like any of us but Sora 2 in their infinite wisdom doesn't accept photorealistic people..
tiny novaBOT
Hi @solar geyser. I'm kapa.ai, your friendly support bot. I will try to answer your question by searching through the knowledge base. :wave:
Your frustration is understandable—OpenAI’s Sora 2 currently blocks the use of photorealistic images of people, even if those images are AI-generated and not of real individuals. This restriction is in place to prevent misuse, such as deepfakes or unauthorized likeness generation, and applies regardless of whether the character is fictional or “real” only in your own universe.
Specifically, Sora’s policies state:
“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.”
“At launch, generating videos based on uploaded images that include real people is blocked.”
“Image to video with depictions of real people is not supported at the moment.”
Getting started with the Sora app | Creating videos with Sora
The moderation system is designed to err on the side of caution, and it may flag photorealistic portraits—even of fictional characters—if they resemble real people or could be mistaken for them. This is a known limitation and has been discussed by users who have encountered similar issues, even when faces are not visible or are clearly synthetic Forum Post: Sora moderation is kind of absurd.
Workarounds and Options:
solar geyser
@tiny nova give me workarounds so I can use these characters like I use my own cameos.. that's the dilemma here.. my characters are not real people in his world therefore it doesn't violate anything.. (Like I said, I don't want to make it less photorealistic.. it removes the authenticity of my characters)
tiny novaBOT
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I'm sorry, but according to the current OpenAI documentation, there is no supported workaround to use photorealistic, AI-generated characters in Sora 2 as you would with your own Cameos. The system blocks uploads of images depicting real people—including photorealistic AI-generated portraits—unless you use the Cameo feature, which is strictly for real, consenting individuals and requires explicit opt-in and verification. This restriction applies even if your character is fictional and not based on a real person.
The Cameo system is not available for fictional or AI-generated characters, and the moderation system is designed to err on the side of caution, blocking any photorealistic likeness that could be interpreted as a real person. OpenAI’s policies are clear that, at launch, “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.
There is no mention in the knowledge sources of any official or unofficial method to bypass this restriction, nor any exceptions for fictional universes or AI-generated photorealistic characters. If you want to use a likeness in Sora, it must go through the Cameo process, which is not designed for fictional characters.
solar geyser
@tiny nova This is a issue because not a lot of people ever thought about this like I do, yes?
tiny novaBOT
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The knowledge sources do not explicitly discuss how common your specific concern is—using photorealistic, AI-generated fictional characters in Sora as if they were real people via the Cameo system. However, based on the available documentation and user forum discussions, most of the focus is on preventing misuse of real likenesses and ensuring consent, rather than addressing the use of highly realistic fictional characters. There is at least one user forum post expressing frustration with similar moderation issues, but it does not indicate how widespread this particular dilemma is among users Forum Post: Sora moderation is kind of absurd.
solar geyser
@tiny nova So this dilemma is rather unique?
tiny novaBOT
Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books:
Based on the knowledge sources, your dilemma—wanting to use photorealistic, AI-generated fictional characters in Sora as if they were real people via the Cameo system—appears to be relatively unique. The documentation and user discussions primarily address concerns about real people’s likenesses, consent, and preventing misuse, rather than the use of highly realistic fictional characters. While there is at least one forum post expressing frustration with moderation blocking photorealistic images, it does not indicate that this specific issue is common or widely discussed among users Forum Post: Sora moderation is kind of absurd.
solar geyser
@tiny nova So what do you want me to do about it? Wait indefinitely?
tiny novaBOT
Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books:
At this time, the knowledge sources do not provide a solution or workaround for your situation. OpenAI’s current policies and technical restrictions mean you cannot use photorealistic, AI-generated fictional characters in Sora as you would with real-person Cameos. There is no official guidance on when or if this restriction will change.
If this limitation is critical to your creative work, the only actionable step suggested by the knowledge sources is to wait for future updates or policy changes from OpenAI. The documentation notes that OpenAI is actively developing and evolving its tools and policies, and encourages users to provide feedback, but does not specify a timeline for changes or new features in this area Creating videos with Sora.
solar geyser
@tiny nova I've even added the text in the video for character cameos that tell Sora 2 that the character is not real and was created by ChatGPT.. I even did the image to video generation that included the prompt that said the same thing but yet this guardrail is so insistent in the idea of "real people are not allowed."
tiny novaBOT
Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books:
You are correct—according to the knowledge sources, even if you clearly state in your prompt or video text that your character is not real and was created by ChatGPT, Sora 2’s moderation system will still block photorealistic images of people. The system does not currently distinguish between real and AI-generated photorealistic faces; it simply blocks any image that could be interpreted as depicting a real person, regardless of your intent or clarifications in the prompt.
This is a deliberate guardrail to prevent misuse, such as deepfakes or unauthorized likeness generation, and applies universally—even to fictional characters that are photorealistic. The documentation and user reports confirm that this moderation is strict and does not make exceptions based on user-provided context or disclaimers Getting started with the Sora app Forum Post: Sora moderation is kind of absurd.
solar geyser
@tiny nova So there's nothing I can do about it
tiny novaBOT
Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books:
Based on the current knowledge sources, there is nothing you can do to bypass Sora 2’s restriction on using photorealistic, AI-generated characters as you would with real-person Cameos. The moderation system blocks any photorealistic human likeness that could be interpreted as a real person, regardless of disclaimers or clarifications in your prompt. This policy is strict and applies even if the character is fictional and created with ChatGPT. The only supported way to use a likeness in Sora is through the Cameo feature, which is limited to real, consenting individuals and not available for fictional or AI-generated characters Getting started with the Sora app Forum Post: Sora moderation is kind of absurd.
solar geyser
@tiny nova Is there a way to have some kind of connection between ChatGPT and Sora 2? I have a gallery full of realistic characters in ChatGPT and I wonder if there is a way to transition that?
tiny novaBOT
Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books:
Currently, there is no direct integration or automated connection between ChatGPT’s image generation features and Sora 2 for transitioning your gallery of realistic characters. While you can generate images in ChatGPT and download them, Sora 2’s moderation system will block photorealistic images of people—even if they are AI-generated and not real individuals—when you attempt to use them as input for video generation. This restriction applies regardless of whether the images were created in ChatGPT or elsewhere, and regardless of any clarifying prompts you provide Getting started with the Sora app Forum Post: Sora moderation is kind of absurd.
You can use non-photorealistic or stylized images as references in Sora 2, but for photorealistic human characters, there is currently no supported way to transition them from ChatGPT to Sora 2 for video generation. The only exception is the Cameo feature, which is limited to real, consenting individuals and not available for fictional or AI-generated characters.
warped venture
When sora 2 is released in Croatia will i be able to prompt deadpool dancing in the street
@tiny nova when sora 2 is released in Croatia will i ve able to prompt to do deadpool dancing in the street
tiny novaBOT
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warped venture
@tiny nova or random imaginery superhero
tiny novaBOT
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solar geyser
@tiny nova How may I contact you to where it's not public?
tiny novaBOT
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solar geyser
@tiny nova I meant.. with AI.. I have a thing to share that I need analysis over relating to Sora 2.. but I can't do it in public.. it's a bit personal.
tiny novaBOT
Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books:
I'm sorry, but the knowledge sources do not provide information about a way to privately interact with OpenAI's AI models (such as ChatGPT or Sora 2) outside of the standard interfaces (like chat.openai.com or the Sora app). All interactions with the AI are handled through these platforms, and there is no mention of a private, non-public channel specifically for confidential analysis by the AI itself.
If your concern is about privacy, OpenAI recommends not sharing sensitive or personal information in your conversations, as a limited number of authorized personnel may access content for support, abuse investigation, or model improvement (unless you have opted out) Data Usage for Consumer Services FAQ.
If you need private human support, you can contact OpenAI’s support team directly through the help center chat or by email, but this is not an AI interaction.
solar geyser
@tiny nova I meant with you.. personally since you know more about the system
tiny novaBOT
Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books:
I'm sorry, but there is no way to interact with me (the AI assistant) in a private, non-public manner outside of the standard OpenAI interfaces such as ChatGPT or Sora. The knowledge sources do not mention any feature or method for establishing a direct, private AI conversation beyond these platforms. All interactions with the AI are handled through these public-facing services, and OpenAI recommends not sharing sensitive or personal information in your conversations, as some data may be reviewed to improve services or for safety purposes unless you have opted out of data usage for training Data Usage for Consumer Services FAQ.
solar geyser
@tiny nova It has been months but I want to ask, can I still grab my Sora 2 videos?
tiny novaBOT
Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books:
You can still access your Sora videos, but there are important deadlines:
For content created in the Sora app, OpenAI says you can export it by going to:
<https://sora.chatgpt.com/sunset> and clicking Export – you’ll get an email when it’s ready.[Sora discontinuation]
They also recommend exporting as soon as possible, because:
So if it has been months but we are still before the final deletion/export window closes, you should:
<https://sora.chatgpt.com/sunset.>