"When OpenAI launched its Sora app last September, the video-centric social network arrived on a tide of buzzy goodwill. Its feed of 10-second video clips had a TikTok-esque vibe—except that it was filled with AI-generated stuff instead of anything remotely real."
"On March 25, OpenAI announced that it was killing the app, along with the Sora API that let developers generate their own videos using the company's technology. The decision appeared hasty: OpenAI still hasn't shared details on when, exactly, Sora will cease to exist."
"Most of the insta-reaction I've seen to Sora's demise amounts to grave tap-dancing of one sort or another. People are helpfully explaining that the app was a stupid idea from the start, or assailing it as a slop machine that deserved its fate."
OpenAI launched the Sora app in September, offering a video-centric social network filled with AI-generated content. Users could create convincing digital doppelgängers for their clips. However, on March 25, OpenAI announced the app's shutdown, along with its API, without providing details on the timeline or user video preservation. The reaction to Sora's demise has been mixed, with some criticizing the app's concept while others express nostalgia for its playful nature and unique offerings compared to competitors like Meta's Vibes.
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