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OpenAI is facing a lawsuit from the celebrity video platform Cameo, which alleges that OpenAI’s use of the term ‘Cameo’ for a feature in its Sora video app infringes on Cameo’s trademark. The lawsuit, filed in a California federal court, claims that OpenAI’s use of the name is likely to cause consumer confusion and dilute the Cameo brand. Cameo’s app allows users to purchase personalized videos from celebrities, while OpenAI’s Sora app uses AI to generate videos, including those featuring deepfake likenesses of celebrities. Cameo’s CEO, Steven Galanis, stated that attempts to resolve the issue amicably were unsuccessful, leading to the legal action. OpenAI, on the other hand, argues that no entity can claim exclusive ownership over the word ‘cameo’. The lawsuit seeks monetary damages and a court order to prevent OpenAI from using the ‘Cameo’ name.