OpenAI's Sora app exists, but requires an invite for access.

Title: OpenAI’s Sora App is Real, but You’ll Need an Invite to Try It

OpenAI has officially unveiled its highly anticipated Sora app, just a day after reports emerged that the company was preparing for this launch. The Sora app, an innovative AI-powered social video application, utilizes OpenAI’s new Sora 2 video model, enabling users to generate AI-made clips of nearly anything. Featuring a unique “cameo” option, users can allow others to incorporate their likeness into the videos produced by the app.

The cameo feature promises to spark discussion, as it empowers users to control permissions regarding their image in Sora’s clips. When first using the app, individuals can permit friends and even strangers to create videos featuring them. If someone utilizes your likeness, you become the designated “co-owner” of that clip, granting you the ability to delete it or restrict further modifications using the app’s “Remix” feature, which lets users contribute their interpretations to trending videos. Notably, Sora 2 also enables sound generation alongside visuals, marking a first for OpenAI’s models.

Currently, Sora is accessible exclusively on iOS, with plans for an Android version yet to be announced. To access this exciting new platform, you’ll need an invite from OpenAI. However, lucky invitees can extend invitations to four friends, reminiscent of the early days of platforms like Clubhouse and Bluesky. For now, the Sora app is only available to users in the US and Canada.

With the launch of the Sora app, OpenAI introduces an engaging way to create and share AI-generated videos while emphasizing user control over personal likeness. Are you eager to try Sora? Share your thoughts in the comments below!