Kill The Computer Preview: Soranara Baby! Ft. Ed Zitron
Mar 26, 2026
Ed Zitron, sharp-witted commentator and writer, reflects on Sora’s shutdown and what it signals for OpenAI’s business moves. He delves into AI-generated adult content and media fallout. He breaks down data center economics, GPU/RAM shortages, and who might end up holding the financial risk.
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AI Clips Create Convincing False Security Footage
- Many viral-looking security camera clips were actually AI-generated and easily misbelieved by viewers.
- Ed and hosts pointed to examples where fabricated clips showed crimes and people still believed them, highlighting deep misinformation risk.
OpenAI Shifting Toward Enterprise Focus
- OpenAI appears to be repositioning toward enterprise customers and cutting risky consumer projects like Sora.
- Ed suggests the Disney licensing story may have been a loose letter of intent used to signal credibility rather than a firm investment.
Many AI Partnership Claims Were Letters Of Intent
- High-profile partnership announcements around OpenAI often look like letters of intent rather than completed deals.
- Ed calls out past examples (NVIDIA, RAM claims) where hype didn't translate into confirmed transactions.