OpenAI Killed Sora: The Real Numbers Behind the Shutdown (2026)
Summary
An expensive consumer AI video product (Sora) burned through approximately $15M per day in inference costs while earning only $2.1M in lifetime revenue. The piece attributes the shutdown to unsustainable economics, download decline, and a fragile licensing deal, then argues the smarter pivot is toward world-simulation robotics with enterprise potential. It offers insights on market dynamics, competition, and regulatory risks shaping AI product strategy.