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ESPN host Shae Cornette urged Arch Manning to treat his laughter at an AI-generated video of Steve Sarkisian slapping Holly Rowe as a learning moment, saying his status and last name come with responsibility; Manning apologized to Rowe, who accepted, and Cornette urged he do better going forward as Texas remains top-ranked.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning apologized after making an insensitive joke about an AI-edited clip showing Texas coach Steve Sarkisian allegedly slapping ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe; Manning said his comments were hurtful, issued a public apology, and Rowe accepted it.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning apologized after joking about an AI-generated video that depicted head coach Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN reporter Holly Rowe following Texas’ comeback win over Ohio State. Manning acknowledged the remark was insensitive and hurtful, and he apologized directly to Rowe with a note of regret. Reporter Evan Vieth also apologized for how he presented Manning’s comment. Rowe accepted Manning’s apology and the situation has prompted broader discussion about AI-generated content and its impact on individuals connected to the Texas program; Manning, a senior and top NFL prospect, is the nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning apologized after laughing at an AI-generated video that mocked Steve Sarkisian and ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe. He said his comments were insensitive and issued a public apology to Rowe, who accepted after their private conversation. The moment occurred in the wake of Texas' 24-23 comeback win over Ohio State, when Manning joked about AI edits of Sarkisian’s postgame interview and the room laughed alongside him.
Arch Manning joked about an AI-edited clip of Steve Sarkisian's postgame interaction with Holly Rowe after Texas’ 24-23 comeback win over Ohio State, reigniting online backlash. The actual exchange was brief, and ESPN cited technical issues for the postgame interview; Texas and ESPN had not issued public comments.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning laughed at an AI-edited clip depicting coach Steve Sarkisian allegedly slapping reporter Holly Rowe during a postgame interview, a moment seen as a bad optics misstep that underscores concerns about AI-generated content in sports media and prompts discussion about media training as Manning contemplates the NFL Draft.
TV host Mario Lopez posted an AI-generated clip of his niece at a Dodgers-Red Sox game showing her smearing mustard on her face; the eerie video drew swift online backlash and questions about privacy, with Lopez not addressing the chatter as of now.
Manila condemned a China Daily AI-generated video that depicts a Filipino as a monkey being shoved by US- and Japan-flagged forces amid the South China Sea dispute, calling it dehumanising propaganda and demanding its removal; the incident underscores ongoing tensions in the Spratly Islands and Scarborough Shoal and comes as Beijing maintains its stance on the arbitration ruling while China Daily continues to post mocking imagery.
Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi reacted positively to an AI-generated video imagining a remake of Final Fantasy VI, sparking a debate about AI art in games as some fans praise the concept while others push back; Akitoshi Kawazu urged caution, and interest in a potential FF6 remake persists.
OpenAI is shutting down its consumer AI video tool Sora (and its API), including the $1B Disney+ content deal, citing heavy compute costs and profitability pressures. The move suggests a shift away from consumer-facing AI video generation toward enterprise-grade solutions and internal studio tools, with competitors like Runway and Stability AI likely to fill the gap. The decision also reflects broader challenges in monetizing consumer AI video and balancing IP, safety, and investor expectations as OpenAI refocuses toward more scalable, long-term AI strategies.
Disney reportedly walked away from a planned $1 billion licensing deal with OpenAI after OpenAI shut down its Sora video‑generation app; Disney says it will continue pursuing AI collaborations. Multiple outlets suggest the deal never closed and no funds changed hands, reflecting OpenAI’s pivot away from Sora and the broader challenges in AI video initiatives.
OpenAI will discontinue Sora and its API and Sora.com to refocus on core AI work, hardware, and enterprise products, with a timeline for shutdown to be announced. The company will shift safety oversight, pursue world-simulation robotics research, and explore ways to preserve user-created AI videos; the Disney licensing deal tied to Sora has been dropped.
OpenAI is discontinuing Sora, its AI video generator initially popular after a standalone app launch, amid safety concerns and the end of a three-year Disney licensing deal. The company plans to share a shutdown timeline and guidance on saving user-created videos, following criticism over harmful content and copyright issues.
OpenAI will discontinue Sora, its generative-AI video app, without providing a reason, while Disney has scrapped a planned $1 billion investment tied to a licensing deal to generate fan videos using Disney IP. Disney said it will continue to explore AI collaborations to meet fans where they are while protecting intellectual property, effectively ending the OpenAI–Disney partnership.
OpenAI is shutting down its Sora AI video app, months after launch, as Disney exits its $1 billion investment and IP-licensing deal for Sora. OpenAI says it will share timelines for the app and API and guidance on preserving users’ work, signaling a shift away from video generation while remaining open to future AI-video collaborations.