OpenAI presents Sora: revolution in video production or risk factor?

OpenAI presents Sora: revolution in video production or risk factor?

OpenAI today introduced its latest AI innovation, the Sora video generator. This software allows users to create videos from simple text prompts. However, the rollout is only for users in certain countries, while users from Austria are currently encountering an error message stating the availability of Sora in their country Krone.at reported. There was a huge rush in the US at the launch, which resulted in some users not being able to gain access due to technical overload. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, highlighted Sora's many limitations that can affect the quality of the videos generated.

Available features and pricing

According to an account in TechCrunch Subscribers to the ChatGPT Pro and Plus plans can use the software to generate videos from 5 to 20 seconds in length in different resolutions. Sora requires credits for each video creation, with costs varying depending on resolution and length. The ChatGPT Plus plan generates up to 50 videos per month in the lowest resolution (480p), while the higher-end Pro plan offers unlimited possibilities.

The technologies that power Sora can help create videos from text and images, but there are also concerns about the potential for misuse. OpenAI introduces a watermark to mark that the videos were generated by AI. In addition, it is not possible to create videos of children during this testing period to ensure their safety. Sora will not be available in the EU, as Altman explained during a live broadcast. The decision to leave out some markets is not new for OpenAI, which has made similar moves before.