AI Engineering

Feb 8, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Sora Now Allows Real‑Person Photo Uploads for Video Generation – How It Works and What’s Changed

OpenAI’s Sora has lifted its ban on real‑person photos, letting eligible users upload images to create videos, but requires consent confirmation, applies strict stylization and watermarking, enforces tighter checks for children, and reflects a market‑driven compromise between competition and safety compliance.