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OpenAI on Thin Ice: How “Sora 2” and Adult ChatGPT Opened a Can of Worms - Learn English Phrasal Verbs

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OpenAI just rolled out two controversial new updates that have users and investors asking, “What are they thinking?”The first is Sora 2, a platform some call “TikTok for AI-generated content,” where users can make realistic videos of anyone — living or dead. The second is a new adult-content mode in ChatGPT, approved only for verified users.While OpenAI says these moves are about creative freedom, critics warn they could open a can of worms around copyright, ethics, and profit motives. Some say the company had to resort to risky ideas to bring in new revenue while still banking on its long-term AI vision.But with rising costs and public backlash, many believe OpenAI may now be on thin ice.🎙️ In this episode of Phrasal Verb News, Grant breaks down the full story and teaches 6 key expressions from the headlines:💡 Vocabulary You’ll Learn:1️⃣ Roll out – to launch or introduce something new2️⃣ Resort to – to do something extreme when there’s no better option3️⃣ Open a can of worms – to cause new, complicated problems4️⃣ Bring in – to attract or generate money, users, or attention5️⃣ Bank on – to depend on or expect something to happen6️⃣ On thin ice – to be in a risky or unstable situationEach comes with real examples, Spanish translations, and practice questions to help you use them confidently at work or in conversation.☕ Support the Show: buymeacoffee.com/businessasusualenglish📩 Contact: [email protected]📚 Learn Real English Through Real Stories — new episodes weekly with news, idioms, and natural business English.

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OpenAI just rolled out two controversial new updates that have users and investors asking, “What are they thinking?”The first is Sora 2, a platform some call “TikTok for AI-generated content,” where users can make realistic videos of anyone — living...

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