OpenAI confirms shutdown of standalone Sora app
- OpenAI said it is shutting down the standalone Sora app.
- Android Authority reported that OpenAI is expected to keep Sora's AI video technology inside ChatGPT.
- Android Authority also said Disney is pulling out of a deal with OpenAI.
OpenAI confirmed it is shutting down its standalone Sora app, according to Android Authority. The report said OpenAI did not give a clear reason for the shutdown.
Android Authority said the Sora app had seen viral growth and popularity before the shutdown decision. The report also said OpenAI is not leaving AI video, because Sora's technology is expected to continue inside ChatGPT.
The shutdown comes as Android Authority linked the move to broader questions about OpenAI's strategy. The report said Disney is also pulling out of a deal with OpenAI, while IPO speculation has raised further questions about the timing of the Sora app shutdown.
Related Questions
- Is OpenAI shutting down the Sora app?
- Yes. OpenAI confirmed it is shutting down the standalone Sora app, according to Android Authority.
- Will Sora still be available inside ChatGPT?
- Likely. Android Authority reported that Sora's AI video technology is expected to continue inside ChatGPT even as the standalone app shuts down.
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