Sam Altman’s OpenAI Launches Sora: An AI-Powered Text-to-Video Tool

OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, has unveiled its latest AI innovation: Sora, a tool designed to generate high-quality videos from text prompts. This groundbreaking tool went live for ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers on Monday but faced a temporary pause due to overwhelming demand. OpenAI is expected to resume services soon.

What Is Sora?

Sora transforms simple text into visually stunning, short videos. It allows users to add their own images or visual elements, offering endless creative possibilities. Initially introduced in February to a select group of artists and designers, Sora’s capabilities gained attention when these early adopters showcased their imaginative projects.

Now, a more advanced version called Sora Turbo is accessible to ChatGPT subscribers worldwide, with certain regional exceptions. The rollout excludes users in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and the European Economic Area due to regulatory restrictions.

In a post on X, OpenAIdescribed Sora as “a holiday gift,” saying, “We hope that this early version of Sora …