OpenAI Introduces Sora for AI-Generated Videos
OpenAI has launched
Sora, a new social iOS app powered by the upgraded Sora 2 video model, aiming to revolutionize how users create and share AI-generated video content. The initial rollout has begun in the U.S. and Canada, with plans for rapid expansion to more countries in the near future[1].
Key Features of Sora 2
- AI-generated videos: Users can create, remix, and share videos using advanced generative models.
- Social collaboration: The app enables users to interact and collaboratively edit each other's creations, promoting creative exchange.
- Cross-platform access: After invitation, users can access the technology both via the Sora app and through the Sora website.
- Generous free tier: The app is free to explore, though subject to computational availability and usage limits.
- ChatGPT Pro integration: Subscribers can access the experimental Sora 2 Pro model for higher-quality video generation on the web, with mobile access coming soon.
- Developer tools coming: OpenAI plans to release Sora 2 as an API for extended programmatic use.
Commitment to Responsible AI
OpenAI emphasizes responsible deployment of
Sora and highlights ongoing measures to ensure safety and ethical use[2]. The company stresses the importance of broad access so society can benefit from emerging technologies as they evolve.
Looking Ahead
OpenAI sees powerful video models like Sora 2 as pivotal for the development of general-purpose AI and its applications—including simulation, automation, and creative tools. The company expects such tools to significantly impact digital creativity and reshape how people produce and share media[1].
