Steven Stein

Intellectual Property & Entertainment Litigation Partner Steve Stein shared his insights with The Wrap regarding how OpenAI's new video generator, Sora 2, is challenging Hollywood studios' ability to maintain control over their own intellectual property. 

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“A theme for AI companies has been that it’s better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission,” said Steven Stein, a partner in Greenberg Glusker’s entertainment and IP litigation groups. “When racing to get a product out to grab market share, you’re not going to do all the legal due diligence you normally would do."

Stein noted that the Sora 2 videos are doing the same thing that Midjourney was sued for. But it’s unclear whether the studios will go after OpenAI. WBD, for instance, declined to comment on potential legal action over Sora 2.