"Sora, the AI video generator from OpenAI, is now officially available for Android users in the U.S., Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Initially launched as an iOS app in September, Sora quickly rose to the top of the App Store charts, amassing over 1 million downloads in a week. With its arrival on the Google Play Store, Sora is expected to attract a larger user base, likely resulting in a surge in downloads."
"The Android version retains all the features of its iOS counterpart, including the "Cameos" feature, which allows users to generate videos of themselves performing various activities using their own likeness. The videos can be shared in a feed reminiscent of TikTok, allowing users to discover and engage with content from others. This appears to be a strategic move by OpenAI to strengthen its position in the competitive landscape of short-form video sharing."
"However, the app has faced criticism for its handling of deepfakes. After its initial launch, users began uploading disrespectful videos of historical figures, including Martin Luther King Jr. As a result, Sora paused the generation of content depicting Dr. King last month and strengthened its guardrails. The company also recently addressed the backlash surrounding copyrighted characters, such as SpongeBob and Pikachu, by changing its policy for the Sora app from an "opt-out" approach to an "opt-in" system for rights holders."
Sora is now available on Android in the U.S., Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, matching features of the iOS version. The app's "Cameos" feature lets users generate videos of themselves performing activities using their likeness. Users can share videos in a TikTok-like feed to discover and engage with others' content. Sora previously topped the App Store and reached over one million downloads in a week. OpenAI faces criticism over deepfakes and paused Dr. King content while strengthening guardrails. The company changed character policies from opt-out to opt-in and is in a naming dispute with Cameo. Further features are planned.
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