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OpenAI to Shut Down Sora Video Generator and End Disney Deal

First article: 24 mar. 2026, 23:19 | Last update: 25 mar. 2026, 06:48 | 4 sources | 4 articles

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OpenAI has announced that it will be shutting down its Sora video generator app, which gained significant attention for its ability to create realistic AI-generated videos. The company is also ending its partnership with Disney. The decision comes amid growing concerns about the potential for misuse of the technology, particularly in the creation of deepfakes.

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OpenAI inchide generatorul video Sora, se reorienteaza spre afaceri.

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OpenAI announces plans to shut down its Sora video generator Foto: Ars Technica
Ars Technica 24 mar. 2026, 23:19 (9 hours ago) Excellent

OpenAI announces plans to shut down its Sora video generator

Move comes amid a reported plan to refocus on business and productivity use cases.

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OpenAI pulls plug on viral AI video app that sparked deepfake concerns Foto: ABC Australia
ABC Australia 25 mar. 2026, 04:27 (4 hours ago) Excellent

OpenAI pulls plug on viral AI video app that sparked deepfake concerns

Sora was released in September by the company behind ChatGPT and soon went viral as a place to share short-form videos generated by artificial intelligence, but it also raised alarms.

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OpenAI to end Disney deal and Sora video app Foto: Financial Times
Financial Times 25 mar. 2026, 00:59 (8 hours ago)

OpenAI to end Disney deal and Sora video app

CEO Sam Altman is shifting AI start-up’s strategy to focus on its core products

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OpenAI ends Disney partnership as it closes Sora video-making app Foto: BBC News
BBC News 25 mar. 2026, 06:48 (2 hours ago)

OpenAI ends Disney partnership as it closes Sora video-making app

The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.

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