OpenAI’s Sora, a revolutionary artificial intelligence, has not yet been officially revealed to the public, but it is already being actively used by some artists and content creators. In recent weeks, we have seen clips and videos made with Sora, but it was Chillwave music artist Washed Out who recently released the very first official music video created entirely with Sora, titled “The Hardest Part.”
A Love Story Told by AI
The four-minute video, in the Chillwave style, features a series of sequences starring a red-haired woman and a brown-haired man whose relationship is told from their youth to their adult life as a family. Their journey is staged by director Paul Trillo.
A Dreamlike Journey
The result is a high-speed, dreamlike journey into the lives of two people building a life together. However, the video is far from perfect and, like many AI-generated videos, it contains several errors, mainly in the physics and transitions.
But an interesting thought comes to mind when watching the video. Yes, the entire video was created by an artificial intelligence and everything looks fascinating. This fascination is similar to the one we, humans, feel when we dream… Strange objects, defiance of the laws of physics, temporal distortions, everything is projected by the artificial intelligences that create the video. We are fully aware that this video, like our dreams, is not real, but that does not prevent it from affecting us.
AI and Art: A Complex Relationship
OpenAI’s Sora is a striking example of how artificial intelligence can be used to create art. The Washed Out video shows that AI can not only imitate, but also create original and emotionally engaging works. However, this also raises questions about the nature of art and the role of the artist. If a machine can create something so beautiful and emotionally engaging, what does that mean for human artists?
Conclusion
The music video by Washed Out created by OpenAI’s Sora is a fascinating example of what artificial intelligence can achieve in the field of art. Although imperfect, the video is emotionally engaging and visually impressive, offering a glimpse of what the future of art and technology might hold. Whether you’re a music fan, an art lover, or just curious about AI, this video is definitely worth a look.
