OpenAI Killed Sora. Here's Why That's Actually Good News for Developers
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OpenAI Killed Sora. Here's Why That's Actually Good News for Developers OpenAI has closed Sora, its much-hyped AI video generation app, and cancelled a reported $1B deal with Disney. The news sent shockwaves through the media and developer communities - but if you look past the headlines, there's a clear signal here for anyone building with AI video. Closed, expensive, hype-driven products fail. Open, programmable APIs win. What Happened to Sora? Sora launched in late 2024 to enormous fanfare.