Artificial intelligence is no longer just writing essays or creating images. It is now generating highly realistic video content—and that changes the risk landscape for families.
One of the most talked-about examples is Sora, a new AI video tool highlighted in a recent Good Morning America article. While the technology is impressive, it introduces new concerns around misinformation, identity misuse, and child safety that parents should understand clearly and calmly.
This guide breaks down what matters most and how parents can respond proactively.
What Is Sora?
Sora is an AI-powered video generator developed by OpenAI. Users can create short, realistic videos using text prompts or uploaded images. These videos can appear indistinguishable from real footage, making it harder to tell what is authentic and what is artificially created.
According to Good Morning America, the realism of these videos is what has raised concerns among educators, parents, and digital safety experts.
Authoritative source:
https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/family/story/what-is-sora-127188940
Why AI-Generated Video Raises New Safety Concerns
1. Difficulty Distinguishing Real from Fake
Children and teens may not yet have the critical media literacy skills needed to recognize AI-generated content. Highly realistic videos can be misleading, persuasive, or emotionally manipulative.
Recommended reading:
Common Sense Media – AI and Media Literacy
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/ai-and-kids
2. Use of Personal Images and Likeness
Some AI tools allow users to upload faces or voices to generate content. Once a child’s image or voice is uploaded, control over how it may be reused or shared can be lost.
Recommended reading:
Federal Trade Commission – Protecting Kids’ Privacy Online
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/protecting-your-childs-privacy-online
3. Content Can Travel Beyond the Original Platform
Even if an app has age restrictions or parental consent requirements, videos created on one platform can be shared across social media, messaging apps, and forums with little oversight.
Recommended reading:
National Cybersecurity Alliance – Online Safety for Families
https://staysafeonline.org/resources/parents/
4. Emotional and Psychological Impact
AI-generated content can simulate realistic scenarios, relationships, or authority figures. Experts warn this may blur emotional boundaries for younger users.
Recommended reading:
American Academy of Pediatrics – Digital Media Guidance
https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/media-and-children/
Practical Safety Steps for Parents
Have Ongoing Conversations, Not One-Time Talks
Ask children what apps they use, what content they watch, and what they think is real versus generated. Curiosity builds trust.
Set Clear Rules Around Uploading Photos and Videos
Children should understand that sharing their face, voice, or personal images online carries long-term consequences.
Encourage Media Literacy
Teach kids to question what they see, verify sources, and pause before sharing content.
Keep Devices in Shared Spaces
Visibility reduces risky behavior and opens opportunities for discussion.
Use Parental Controls, But Do Not Rely on Them Alone
Technical controls help, but education and communication are more effective.
Recommended resource:
Common Sense Media – Parent Guides & App Reviews
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews
When to Take Additional Action
Parents should pay close attention if they notice:
- Sudden secrecy around devices
- Emotional changes linked to online interactions
- Obsession with AI characters or generated personas
- Reluctance to discuss online activity
In serious cases involving exploitation, impersonation, or threats, parents should contact local authorities or report concerns to:
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3):
https://www.ic3.gov
Final Takeaway
AI video technology is not inherently dangerous—but it is powerful. Power without understanding creates risk.
Parents do not need to fear technology, but they do need to stay informed, engaged, and proactive. The goal is not to restrict curiosity, but to guide it safely.
Staying aware today helps prevent harm tomorrow.