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Briefing: Why OpenAI killed Sora
Strategic angle: OpenAI announces the discontinuation of its video-generation app, Sora, and reverses plans for video generation in ChatGPT.
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Updated 14 days ago
On March 28, 2026, OpenAI confirmed the termination of its video-generation application, Sora. This decision reflects a significant pivot in the company's approach to video content creation.
The discontinuation of Sora will also affect the previously anticipated video generation capabilities within ChatGPT, indicating a reevaluation of resource allocation and technological focus.
This move raises questions about OpenAI's future direction in multimedia applications and its overall strategy in the competitive landscape of AI-driven content generation.