News Summary

OpenAI has launched Sora 2, an advanced video generation model, alongside a new social platform called the Sora app. This move marks OpenAI’s direct competition with TikTok by offering a platform centered around AI-generated videos. The Sora app, initially available in the U.S. and Canada, allows users to create and share videos in a TikTok-style feed. A key feature of the app is ‘cameos,’ which lets users insert themselves into AI-generated scenes after verifying their identity with a one-time video-and-audio recording. OpenAI aims to provide realistic and physics-abiding video content, improving upon previous models. The launch includes safety measures for user likeness protection and parental controls. The app is currently invite-only, though ChatGPT Pro users can access the Sora 2 Pro model. Monetization will be limited to charges for generating extra videos during high demand periods.