OpenAI explores deal to revive Sora while expanding into robotics, creator tools and devices
CtrlAltDwayne · x · 2026-10-20
Per The Information, OpenAI's retreat from expensive side projects may be reversing: the company is exploring a deal to revive Sora while expanding efforts in robotics, creator tools and personal devices.
A commenter fondly recalls Sora's first week, when it could generate copyright material — including the iconic Michael Jackson stealing chicken video — calling the product 'magical'.
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