In the craze of AI-generated content, users of the Sora platform seem to have found an interesting way to bypass copyright restrictions on popular IPs, especially classic characters like SpongeBob SquarePants. Although Sora should prohibit the generation of such protected content, creators have managed to bring the image of SpongeBob back online through clever coding techniques.
When searching for "SpongeBob" on Sora, users may come across videos that initially appear unrelated. For example, an animation of a black cube. The seemingly ordinary cover, when clicked, can unexpectedly reveal the familiar SpongeBob and his friend Patrick Star. This unconventional creative approach has surprised many people.
During the initial release of Sora, a wave of secondary creation among creators was in full swing. However, this creative freedom quickly caused dissatisfaction among copyright holders, leading Sora to strengthen content review and require explicit authorization from copyright holders before generating related content. Therefore, facing strict review mechanisms, creators began a "cat-and-mouse game" with copyright restrictions.
To bypass Sora's monitoring, creators started using complex prompt combinations, even employing hexadecimal encoding techniques to hide character names. When a prompt describes a scene of a black square, then switches to high-risk content with mysterious code, Sora's review mechanism struggles to identify its true intention. This creative operation not only feels novel but also reflects the struggle between creators and AI content review.
Additionally, creators also use descriptive prompts and visual blurring to avoid review. For example, replacing classic characters with similar descriptions or using low-quality effects to hide copyright features. Despite this, these strategies are not foolproof, and over time, OpenAI has become increasingly vigilant against these tricks.
Notably, OpenAI has already reached a partnership with Disney, meaning that more IPs will be able to be created legally in the future. This might lead to a new era of AI secondary creation. For fans who love secondary creation, the days of expressing themselves freely within the legal framework are just around the corner.
