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OpenAI Sora 2 Team: How Generative Video Will Unlock Creativity and World Models

OpenAI Sora 2 Team: How Generative Video Will Unlock Creativity and World Models

The OpenAI Sora team discusses the technology behind their video generation model, from the Diffusion Transformers and space-time tokens that enable object permanence to their vision for Sora as a world simulator for scientific discovery. They also cover the intentional product design of the Sora app, which optimizes for creative inspiration over mindless consumption, and their strategy for building a new creator economy with IP holders.

The Common Thread of All Technology: Monitoring the Situation, Ep.1

The Common Thread of All Technology: Monitoring the Situation, Ep.1

In the first episode of "Monitoring the Situation", a16z's Erik Torenberg, Katherine Boyle, and guest Eddie Lazzarin discuss the firm's coherent vision, linking American Dynamism, gaming, and crypto through the lens of Marc Andreessen’s Techno-Optimist Manifesto. They explore the philosophical alignment between crypto and American values, the impact of AI on parenting and healthcare, new education models, and how fragmented internet subcultures are shaping mainstream discourse.

AI Content and the War for Your Attention

AI Content and the War for Your Attention

Exploring the collision of AI and the attention economy, this discussion unpacks the rise of AI-generated 'slop', the retreat to private group chats, and the shifting economics of media in an age where algorithms optimize for clicks over genuine human interest.