OpenAI Shuts Down Sora App Amid AI-Celebrity Concerns

0:00It's March 24th. From Hollywood to your headphones, this is Entertainment and Celebrity News. Today, powered by AI, I'm Cory with the Story. Open AI has announced its shutting down its Sora Social Media app, which let users share short AI-generated videos and win viral last fall. The app lost in September as a way for the Chad G.P.T. maker to tap into the popularity of quick videos on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, hoping to draw users and add revenue. It quickly drew backlash from Hollywood over concerns about AI mimicking celebrities, leading Open AI to restrict content featuring public figures like Michael Jackson and Martin Luther King Jr. after complaints from families and actors groups. Disney, which partnered with Open AI last year to feature its characters on Sora, issued a statement supporting the move and highlighting what they learned from the collaboration. As Open AI shifts focus away from video apps, the industry keeps exploring AI tools that

1:01balance innovation with respect for creators' rights.