Opt‑out defaults for AI IP

OpenAI plans a Sora update that will generate videos with copyrighted characters unless rightsholders proactively opt out. This flips the burden of enforcement onto studios and agencies, effectively normalizing use unless a centralized registry or request is filed. — It could remake copyright enforcement in the AI era, pushing industry toward registries and standardized permissions while inviting lawsuits and regulation over who sets the default.