OpenAI Shuts Down Sora Video App, Disney Exits Investment Deal
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Summary
OpenAI is shutting down its Sora AI video generation app shortly after its launch, and Disney is exiting its investment deal with OpenAI as a result. The closure represents a significant shift in OpenAI's business strategy away from video generation technology, with Disney withdrawing from its previously announced partnership and investment in the AI company.
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· 4 pulledWe're saying goodbye to Sora. To everyone who created with Sora, shared it, and built community around it: thank you
What you made with Sora mattered, and we know this news is disappointing
We'll share more soon, including timelines for the app and API and details on preserving your work
Disney is also exiting the deal it signed with OpenAI last year, in which it pledged
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