On February 16, OpenAI, an AI research and deployment company, unveiled Sora, causing another worldwide sensation after it released the large language model ChatGPT a year prior. 

Sora is an AI model that can create realistic and imaginative scenes from text instructions, with the potential to revolutionize video generation and provide a new visual experience. 

In some of the samples, Sora also shows its ability to "learn the laws of physics," such as the ability to simulate gravity, collisions, and other physical phenomena in a natural environment. It can also deliver real-time information through the live video function for many scenarios, such as live shows, online education, and remote medicine. 

Text-to-Video AI Models like Sora have opened up new space for video creation and will reshape the future of visual content generation. At the same time, it also reflects the rapid progress of AI technology, often beyond previous expectations. Some media reports even claim that Sora is not just a tool but a new way of life that will significantly impact society as a whole.

Sora's Impact on Science Popularization

According to OpenAI: “Sora serves as a foundation for models that can understand and simulate the real world, a capability we believe will be an important milestone for achieving AGI.” Once Sora is widely used, the traditional method of popularizing science is bound to undergo a profound change.

Text-to-Video AI Models may bring unprecedented changes for science popularization, reflected in the production, visualization, interactivity and interestingness of popular science content. 

Firstly, AI models can enhance the production and visualization of popular science content. Their powerful data processing and presentation capabilities can help present complex scientific knowledge in a more intuitive and vivid video format. For instance, these AIs can construct three-dimensional models and simulate complex dynamic processes, making popular science content more visually appealing and easier to understand. 

Secondly, AI models can improve the interactivity of popular science materials and make them more interesting. The traditional method of one-way science communication will be replaced at an accelerated rate as the public become more proactive in the process of science popularization. The public will have the means to interact with scientists and science communication parties, and experience the beauty, ingenuity charm of science firsthand through virtual reality, image interaction and other technologies. This increase in interactivity and interest will enhance public interest in science and technology, as well as support the development of science popularization. 

Thirdly, the methodology of science popularization will gradually change from a "one-size-fits-all" model to being more personalized and intelligent. Future science popularization programs will be tailored to every learners’ characteristics, needs, and progress, thereby achieving authentic individualized learning. 

Science Popularization Cannot Lose Its Way in the Era of AI.

The emergence of Sora reflects the rapid advancements of AI technology, but we also need to think rationally and not lose our way under all the buzz. 

In the era of AI, science popularization is no longer just about transferring knowledge and updating ideas, but also about how we should navigate this rapidly changing world together. 

The first and foremost task of science popularization is to comprehensively and objectively interpret the development of AI, especially its cutting-edge progress. This requires us to scientifically interpret AI applications, to see the convenience and efficiency they bring and to address the problems and challenges they may pose.

Secondly, science popularization should focus on improving AI literacy and skills. The public should learn how to take full advantage of AI technology to improve their work and living. Therefore, science communicators should become the first ones to adopt AI, use this technology to improve their science communication capability, and demonstrate to the public the practicality and charm of AI technology through quality popular science materials. 

Lastly, it is crucial to carry out in-depth scientific popularization on the ethics, practices and risks of AI. The public should be aware that we as a society should jointly contemplate the correct attitude toward AI and ensure it can abide by ethical and moral norms. This can protect the interests of individuals and maintain harmony and stability of society in face of AI technology. We should guide the public to rationally view AI through science popularization. Only then can we ensure the proper development of AI technology and create a better future for humanity.