OpenAI Sora Released Publicly
Narrative
Text-to-video generation up to 60 seconds. 1080p output. Consistent characters and physics. Available to ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers.
Reality
Video quality impressive but inconsistent. Physics occasionally unrealistic. Generation slow (2-5 min for 60s). Watermarking mandatory. Moderation restrictive. Viral adoption despite limitations.
Implication
Brought AI video to mainstream. Quality leap over previous tools. But consistency issues limited professional use. Creative applications exploded. Deepfake concerns intensified.