Major surprise at OpenAI. The company is shutting down the video generation app Sora, along with the termination of the partnership with Disney.

OpenAI has announced the closure of the Sora application, used for generating videos with the help of artificial intelligence, less than two years after its launch.

This decision comes in the context where OpenAI wants to focus on other developments, such as robotics, which could help in solving physical tasks. The company will also end its partnership with Disney, which allowed Sora users to create videos with famous characters like Mickey Mouse and Yoda.

The closure of the application has raised concerns regarding copyright and the impact on the media industry, considering that Sora was seen as a threat to artists.

Sora was launched in 2024 and quickly gained popularity due to the quality of the generated videos, but it also faced increasing competition in the market.