Katzenberg-led startup in talks for deep access to OpenAI's shelved Sora model
rohanpaul_ai · x · 2026-10-12
The Information reports that an unnamed filmmaker-focused startup is negotiating deep access to OpenAI's shut-down Sora video model.
- The company was co-founded by Jeffrey Katzenberg, former Sora research lead Bill Peebles, and ex-Dropbox CFO Sujay Jaswa to build AI video tools for filmmakers.
- Under the terms being discussed, the startup could heavily customize Sora and sell software built on it, with OpenAI receiving an undisclosed equity stake.
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