OpenAI finally brings Sora app on Android, but there’s a catch

OpenAI has officially launched its AI video generator app, Sora, for Android users. But there’s a catch: The app is only available in select countries for now, including Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, US, and Vietnam.

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The Sora app was initially launched back in September for iOS. The app quickly became a hit, shooting to the top of the App Store charts and gaining over one million downloads in its first week. Now, with its release on the Google Play Store, OpenAI is expected to attract an even larger audience and see another surge in downloads.

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The Android version of Sora includes all the same features as the iOS version. One of the most popular tools is Cameos, which lets users create realistic AI videos of themselves performing different actions or appearing in various scenes. These videos can then be shared in a feed, where users can browse, like and comment on others’ creations.

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However, Sora’s success hasn’t come without problems. After the iOS launch, users began generating inappropriate or disrespectful videos featuring historical figures. The company also faced criticism for allowing users to create videos using copyrighted characters like SpongeBob and Pikachu. In response, OpenAI changed its policy for the app from an opt-out approach to an opt-in system for rights holders.

Adding to its challenges, OpenAI is currently dealing with a legal dispute with celebrity video platform Cameo due to Sora’s flagship feature, reports TechCrunch.

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Despite the controversies, the launch of Sora on Android marks a big step for OpenAI’s ambitions in the AI-powered video creation space. But for now, users outside the selected regions will have to wait before they can try the app themselves.

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