Wednesday, 25 March, 2026
OpenAI Shuts Down Sora App Following Controversy and Sustainable Compute Challenges
By Isha
OpenAI has announced the abrupt shutdown of its standalone AI video app, Sora, less than six months after its splashy release. Once hailed as a creative breakthrough, the platform became a lightning rod for "creepy" deepfakes, copyright disputes, and massive operational costs. As the company prepares for a potential IPO, it is pivoting away from high-compute experimental social tools to focus on more profitable, integrated AI solutions within ChatGPT.
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