tech
March 26, 2026
OpenAI shutters Sora video app
OpenAI is closing its viral Sora AI video app just months after launch, amid deepfake concerns and ahead of a potential IPO pivot
TL;DR
- OpenAI is shutting down its Sora app, known for AI-generated short videos.
- The app faced backlash due to concerns over deepfakes, misinformation, and unauthorized use of likenesses and copyrighted material.
- OpenAI restricted AI depictions of public figures due to pressure from estates and unions.
- A partnership with Disney for the platform has been ended.
- The shutdown precedes OpenAI's potential IPO and suggests a pivot away from expensive AI video generation.
- Internal priorities are reportedly shifting to AI 'co-workers' and robotics.
- OpenAI will provide details on the shutdown timeline and video saving options.
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