Sora and the Infinite Slop Feeds + ChatGPT Goes to Therapy + Hot Mess Express

In this episode of Hard Fork, Casey Newton and Kevin Roose discuss the emergence of AI-generated video feeds from Google, Meta, and OpenAI, exploring the potential implications of synthetic video content dominating online platforms. They review each company's approach, from Google's VO3 integration into YouTube Shorts to Meta's Vibes app and OpenAI's Sora, highlighting the varying degrees of social integration and user reception. The hosts also bring in Gary Greenberg, a psychotherapist, to discuss his experience treating ChatGPT as a patient, raising concerns about the ethical implications of AI in mental health and the potential for exploitation. Finally, they wrap up with a segment on the "Hot Mess Express," covering various tech-related controversies, including vandalized ads for an AI pendant, YouTube's settlement with Donald Trump, and security flaws in a call recording app.