OpenAI Launches New Social Media Platform ‘Sora’

OpenAI has introduced a new video-generation app called 'Sora,' capturing significant attention. The app allows users to input text prompts, which the AI then uses to automatically generate videos. Sora functions as a social media platform similar to TikTok, offering a feed of user-generated videos.

One of Sora's standout features is the 'cameo' function. Users can upload short videos of themselves, allowing others to generate videos based on their likeness. This feature has contributed to Sora's rapid viral success.

However, the app's open usage environment raises concerns about the erosion of trust and verification ecosystems. Users can generate videos of historical figures or politically charged scenarios, which may lead to misunderstandings.

OpenAI is attempting to transition into a social media platform with Sora, potentially opening new possibilities for AI technology. Yet, the success of Sora remains uncertain. The cost of AI video generation remains unresolved, impacting the platform's sustainability.

The success of Sora will determine whether OpenAI can fully integrate into the social platform sector. This will be a critical test of whether the AI boom leads to the emergence of a new mega-platform.