Sora2 isn’t the Wild West of AI video creation, even though it feels like it. OpenAI set guardrails to keep things creative but safe, balancing freedom with responsibility. If you’re using the app, here’s what you need to know.
🚫 Prohibited Content
You cannot use Sora2 to generate or share content that:
Depicts non-consensual or sexual activity, especially involving children.
Promotes terrorism, violence, self-harm, or eating disorders.
Harasses, bullies, impersonates, or defames individuals (public figures included, unless you have explicit consent).
Encourages stunts, substance abuse, or other dangerous behavior.
Includes graphic gore, hate speech, or material shaming people’s appearance.
Violates copyright (e.g., distributing Hollywood characters/styles) unless rights holders haven’t filed an opt-out.
🛡️ Feed & Teen Safeguards
All content is scanned, watermarked, and sometimes reviewed by humans.
Teen users get extra protection: no mature content, limited scrolling, and restricted messaging with adults.
📜 Copyright & Likeness
Copyright: Sora2 assumes inclusion unless a creator files an opt-out dispute.
Likeness: Real people—including celebs—require explicit permission (facial scan verification).
Misuse: Users can report and block violations, with takedowns handled quickly.
🔍 Other Key Rules
Only AI-generated posts are allowed (no uploading your camera roll).
Audio (voices, music) is scanned to prevent impersonation or copyright issues.
Fraudulent or undisclosed AI content is banned; provenance tools help flag it.
📊 Quick Reference
Area
Policy Highlights
Sexual/violent content
Strict ban, esp. child exploitation
Harassment/bullying
No impersonation, fraud, or abuse
Copyright
Default inclusion unless rights holders opt out
Teen users
Special protections, feed & DM limits
Audio
No impersonation or infringing music/voices
Reporting/takedowns
Rapid action on flagged content
⚖️ Bottom Line
Sora2’s rules are designed to protect people, reduce legal risk, and keep the app usable for younger creators. You can still get wildly creative—but the guardrails mean you won’t see the app turn into a lawless content farm.
Sources: CNBC • OpenAI Policies • Sora Feed Philosophy • Sora 2 System Card • CopyrightLately