OpenAI shuts down its Sora AI video generator app
OpenAI announced on Tuesday it is shutting down Sora, its AI-powered video generation app that launched in 2024. The company also ended its partnership with Disney, which had agreed to invest $1 billion and license over 200 characters for the platform. OpenAI cited a desire to focus resources on other priorities including robotics and enterprise products.
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OpenAI is shutting down its Sora video app just months after launch - CNN
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OpenAI shuttering Sora AI video app after Disney made character-licensing deal
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CNNCNN OpenAI is shutting down its Sora video app just months after launch - CNN 171d ago NPRNPR OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora, the viral AI video app that sparked deepfake concerns 170d ago TNew York Times OpenAI Is Shutting Down Sora, Its A.I. Video Generator - The New York Times 171d ago CENTER3
HThe Hill OpenAI shutting down video generator Sora 170d ago AAxios OpenAI will shutter Sora video app 171d ago RReuters OpenAI set to discontinue Sora video platform app, WSJ reports - Reuters 171d ago 8 tracked claims across 10 outlets
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OpenAI is shutting down Sora to focus on more lucrative areas like coding tools and enterprise productivity.
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