OpenAI Launches Sora: New AI Video Tool for Premium Users
Amsterdam, Tuesday, 10 December 2024.
OpenAI’s Sora, a new AI video generation feature, offers ChatGPT Plus and Pro users innovative tools for creating 20-second videos with enhanced realism and traceability.
Groundbreaking Features and Capabilities
OpenAI officially launched Sora on December 8, 2024, marking a significant advancement in AI-powered video generation [1][4]. The tool enables users to create videos up to 20 seconds in length at 1080p resolution, supporting widescreen, vertical, and square aspect ratios [4]. Sora demonstrates sophisticated capabilities in generating complex scenes with multiple characters and specific types of motion, while maintaining accurate details in both subjects and backgrounds [3]. Each generated video includes a watermark and metadata through the C2PA protocol, ensuring transparency and traceability of AI-generated content [1].
Subscription Tiers and Accessibility
The service is currently available through two subscription levels: ChatGPT Plus ($20/month) and ChatGPT Pro ($200/month) [5]. Plus subscribers can create up to 50 videos monthly at 480p resolution, while Pro users enjoy enhanced benefits with the ability to generate 500 videos per month at higher resolutions [4]. However, the service is currently not accessible in several European regions, including the UK, Switzerland, and the European Economic Area [4]. OpenAI plans to introduce tailored pricing options for different user types in early 2025 [4].
Safety and Responsible Implementation
OpenAI has implemented robust safety measures to prevent misuse of the technology [4]. The platform includes strict limitations to prevent harmful content, with particular emphasis on blocking inappropriate materials [1]. Users are currently prohibited from uploading images of people, and access to likeness features is limited to a select group under strict moderation [4]. OpenAI has developed an internal search engine specifically designed to quickly identify videos created with Sora, enhancing content monitoring capabilities [1].
Future Developments and Integration
While Sora currently operates through its standalone website, Sora.com, rather than being integrated directly with ChatGPT [1], the platform represents a significant step in AI’s ability to understand and simulate the physical world [1]. OpenAI acknowledges some current limitations, including challenges with realistic simulations and complex actions [1]. The company states that this early release is intended to give society time to explore the technology’s possibilities and participate in developing appropriate norms and safeguards [4].