News Summary

OpenAI’s social app Sora, which features a tool called Cameo for creating deepfakes, has been hit by a legal challenge. The app, which allows users to deepfake themselves or others with permission, has been using the term ‘cameo,’ which is trademarked by the app Cameo that offers personalized video messages from celebrities. A U.S. District Court has imposed a temporary restraining order preventing OpenAI from using the term ‘cameo.’ This order is in effect until December 22, 2025, with a hearing scheduled for December 19, 2025. Cameo’s CEO, Steven Galanis, has expressed satisfaction with the court’s decision, emphasizing the need to protect consumers from confusion. OpenAI, however, disagrees with the exclusivity of the trademark claim.