A U.S. federal judge has temporarily barred OpenAI from using the term *‘cameo’* for a feature in its Sora video generator. The ruling supports Cameo, the personalized video service, in its ongoing trademark infringement lawsuit against OpenAI. The decision marks an early legal setback for OpenAI in the dispute over brand confusion.
New York Attorney General Letitia James leads a 30-state settlement with Cameo (Baron App Inc.) for failing to disclose paid endorsements in promotional videos. The platform must pay $100,000 in penalties, with $25,000 allocated to New York, and implement labeling programs for future ads. Cameo allows users to commission personalized video messages from celebrities.
Jul 2024New York State Attorney GeneralNews article
Former Republican lawmaker George Santos has joined Cameo, a celebrity video app, where he charges users $400 for personalized video messages. Demand for his services appears strong, with reports indicating high sales volume shortly after his listing.
SAG-AFTRA partners with Cameo to include brand deals made by guild members through Cameo for Business (C4B) under its collective agreement. The deal ensures guild members’ commercial appearances on the platform are governed by SAG-AFTRA’s contract terms. Cameo for Business facilitates paid video messages from celebrities to fans and businesses.
