OpenAI has announced a ban on creating deepfake videos of Martin Luther King Jr. on its Sora platform due to disrespectful and vulgar representations that have emerged. This decision follows feedback from King’s family, who expressed concerns over the use of his likeness. In response to user-generated content that included offensive portrayals, OpenAI has initiated a pause on generating such videos and introduced new guidelines requiring family authorization for public figures. The controversy highlights the ethical dilemma surrounding the use of artificial intelligence in recreating legacies, prompting OpenAI to implement measures aimed at safeguarding the identities of public figures.