Goodbye to Sora

kept by eddie mar 27

OpenAI shutters its Sora video-generation app due to high compute costs, underwhelming output quality, and a strategic pivot toward coding and business users.

Disney making $1B investment in OpenAI, will allow characters on Sora AI
Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI, letting Sora users create videos with over 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars characters.
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‘Toy Story 5’ Fuels Hollywood’s Hottest Summer Since 2019
Disney-Pixar's Toy Story 5 is expected to earn $160 million in North America, pushing the summer box office to $1.85 billion, the hottest since 2019.
also on Disney, #business-strategy
How we used Codex to build Sora for Android in 28 days
OpenAI used its Codex agent to build the Sora Android app in 28 days with a four-engineer team, achieving a 99.9% crash-free rate on launch.
also on Sora, #generative-ai, OpenAI
How Meta’s Reels Became a $50 Billion Business - WSJ
Meta's Reels has grown from a TikTok imitation with no revenue into a $50 billion annual run-rate business, driven by AI recommendations and increased video engagement.
also on TikTok, #social-media, #business-strategy
Moms, Coaches, Doctors, Entrepreneurs: Who Are America’s Health and Wellness Influencers?
4 in 10 U.S. adults, and half under 50, get health information from influencers; 41% describe themselves as healthcare professionals, while coaches and entrepreneurs are also common.
also on TikTok, #social-media, #user-experience