OpenAI is shutting down its Sora video app just months after launch
OpenAI is shutting down Sora, its AI video generation app, citing the need to redirect compute resources toward world simulation research and robotics — as well as a broader strategic pivot away from consumer products toward business clients. The closure unravels a December deal with Disney, which had licensed its characters for use on the platform; Disney responded diplomatically, saying it "respects OpenAI's decision" while signaling it will continue exploring AI partnerships elsewhere. The move comes amid intensifying competition from both Anthropic, whose Claude Code has become the go-to tool for software developers, and Google, which has been making significant strides in AI video generation.