OpenAI launches Sora 2 & Instagram-Style App for Creating & Sharing AI Videos

Manswi Panchbhai

What is Sora 2?

Sora 2 is OpenAI’s newest text-to-video generation model, which is designed to offer greater realism, improved controllability, and better adherence to the laws of physics.

Better Physics & Logic

Sora 2 avoids bizarre errors e.g., a basketball bouncing correctly instead of teleporting.

Richer Control & Style

It is capable of adhering to intricate instructions over several scenes and can manage cinematic, anime, and realistic styles.

Meet the Sora App

OpenAI is also launching an iOS app for Sora, with a social twist, users can create, remix videos, and even add themselves or friends into scenes using the “cameo” feature after a one-time video and audio recording.

Video Specs & Access

Sora is capable of producing videos with a resolution of up to 1080p and a maximum duration of 20 seconds. Videos can be made in widescreen, vertical, or square formats.

Sound & Cameos

Sora 2 includes features for background audio, conversations, and sound effects. Additionally, it allows users to integrate themselves or actual objects into the created scenes through cameo.

Feed Control

The application allows users to manage recommendations, utilizing a natural-language algorithm that favors content from individuals they follow.

Global Reach & High Cost

In the initial access period, the model processed over 500,000 user requests from more than 60 different nations. The expense of training Sora 2's video generation model was around US $200,000 for computing and infrastructure.

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