OpenAI launches Sora on Android and introduces paid video credits

OpenAI has released its AI video generation app, Sora, for Android devices. The app is now available on the Google Play Store in the US, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. This expansion follows the app’s iOS launch in September, where it reportedly accumulated over one million downloads in its first five days. Alongside …

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OpenAI adds reusable characters and video stitching to its Sora app

OpenAI has released an update for its Sora video generation app, introducing features designed to create more complex and narrative-driven content. The new tools include reusable “character cameos,” video stitching, and community leaderboards. The “character cameo” feature allows users to create reusable avatars from various subjects, including pets, illustrations, and toys, building on the app’s …

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OpenAI introduces new safeguards for Sora video app after deepfake backlash

OpenAI is implementing new restrictions for its AI video generator, Sora, following public backlash over unauthorized deepfakes of public figures. The changes come after the company faced pressure from the estate of Martin Luther King Jr. and actor Bryan Cranston. At the request of Dr. King’s estate, OpenAI announced it paused the ability for users …

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Indonesian filmmakers use AI to produce Hollywood-like content on tight budgets

Indonesia’s film industry is rapidly adopting generative AI tools to create high-quality productions at a fraction of traditional costs. Filmmakers use technologies like Sora, Runway, Midjourney, and ChatGPT to streamline labor-intensive tasks, Linda Yulisman reports for Rest of World. The country’s film sector generated over $400 million in box office sales in 2023, making it …

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Sora’s realistic videos of dead celebrities cause distress for families

OpenAI’s new text-to-video tool, Sora 2, allows users to create realistic videos of deceased public figures, leading to widespread criticism and distress among their families. Tatum Hunter and Drew Harwell report for The Washington Post that a wave of crude, disrespectful, and racist AI-generated clips has spread across social media since the tool’s launch. The …

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OpenAI’s video app Sora tops Apple’s App Store

OpenAI’s new video generation app, Sora, has become the number one free application in Apple’s App Store shortly after its release. Ashley Capoot reports for CNBC. The app achieved the top spot despite being available by invitation only. With Sora and its popular chatbot ChatGPT, OpenAI now holds two of the top three positions in …

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OpenAI’s Sora: viral engagement and copyright concerns

OpenAI released a new version of its video generation tool Sora, packaged as a TikTok-style social app. The launch has generated significant user engagement while raising questions about copyright infringement and content moderation. Tech commentator M.G. Siegler described the app as “stupidly simple to use” and reported being unable to stop creating video remixes after …

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OpenAI launches its new Sora 2 video model and a social app

OpenAI has released Sora 2, an updated version of its text-to-video generation model, alongside a new social app for iOS called “Sora.” The launch marks the company’s most significant move into social applications, allowing users to create and share AI-generated videos. The app is initially available by invitation in the U.S. and Canada. The new …

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AI video generators compared: Which one is the best choice?

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital marketing, 2025 is a pivotal year for artificial intelligence in video creation. While it’s still early for the technology, the quality of AI-generated video has improved dramatically. The conversation has shifted from a speculative “Can AI make a video?” to a more practical “How can AI video support …

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