"OpenAI is shutting down its video-generation model, Sora, just six months after launching a dedicated mobile app and three months after a deal with Disney for character licensing."
"The termination of Sora surprised many at Disney, whose tech team learned of the strategy pivot only recently, despite a billion-dollar deal for character likeness generation."
"OpenAI's new model, Spud, is promised to accelerate the economy, but details about its functionality and purpose remain unclear, leaving many questions unanswered."
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the shutdown of the video-generation model Sora, just six months after its launch. The company is also discontinuing ChatGPT's video features and animation APIs. A new model named Spud is set to replace Sora, although details remain scarce. This decision has raised concerns, especially for Disney, which had invested heavily in a partnership with OpenAI. Disney expressed disappointment over the abrupt change in strategy but stated it would continue to engage with AI platforms.
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