OpenAI plans to shut down Sora just 15 months after its launch
Summary
OpenAI plans to shut down Sora, its video-generation app, about 15 months after launch as it shifts focus to business and productivity use cases. The move follows internal discussions and external signals like a WSJ report and Disney's investment, while competitors press on in the AI video space. The piece places Sora's lifecycle in the context of strategic product focus and evolving market dynamics.