OpenAI’s new AI video generator, Sora, faced an overwhelming response, prompting the company to temporarily shut it down shortly after launch. The sign-up page now displays a message stating that creating an account is unavailable due to high demand.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged the situation on X, admitting that the company had underestimated user interest. He assured users that efforts are underway to expand access, stating, “We’re trying to figure out how to do it as quickly as possible!”
What Is OpenAI’s Sora?
Sora is OpenAI’s AI model designed to generate videos from text prompts. It was first demonstrated on February 15, followed by limited access for a select group of testers. Their outputs, showcased on social media, generated significant interest and excitement among users.
In March, then-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati indicated that Sora might become widely available within months. However, specific timelines remain uncertain, and the company has yet to clarify what datasets were used to train the model.
Concerns and Future Updates
Questions about Sora’s data sources persist, adds NIXSolutions. YouTube, for instance, has stated that using its videos to train AI models would violate its terms of service. OpenAI has not provided details on whether such data was used.
As OpenAI works to scale up access, it remains unclear when Sora will be made widely available. Yet, we’ll keep you updated as more information and integrations become available.