All AI Videos Are Harmful (2025) (idiallo.com)

In a critical analysis of AI video generation technologies like OpenAI's Sora, the author expresses disappointment in their inability to produce coherent, narrative-driven content, despite advancements in realism with the release of Sora 2. Instead of aiding genuine creative endeavors, these tools seem to excel at generating visually appealing but essentially generic videos. This inadequacy has given rise to a new 'uncanny valley' effect, as users become increasingly uncomfortable with the distinctive aesthetic of AI-generated videos that often lack authenticity and nuance. This issue is compounded by the misuse of AI video technology by malicious actors who exploit it to disseminate misinformation, particularly targeting older adults. The author documents how fabricated videos showing false scenarios or impersonations of public figures are proliferating on social media platforms, undermining viewers' ability to discern truth. Ultimately, the author argues that the current landscape of AI-generated content is overwhelmingly harmful, eroding trust in visual media and reinforcing the need for critical skepticism in an era of manipulated realities.