OpenAI Is Shutting Down Sora, Its A.I. Video Generator
in newsletterThe New York Times · 2 min read · tech
OpenAI is shutting down Sora, its AI video generator, just three months after signing a three-year licensing deal with Disney. The shutdown appears tied to OpenAI streamlining operations ahead of a potential IPO; video generation will continue internally for robot training.
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