OpenAI's Sora Video App Hits 1 Million Downloads in 5 Days Despite Copyright Controversy
Summary
OpenAI's Sora AI video app rockets to 1 million downloads and tops Apple's App Store in just five days despite facing fierce copyright lawsuits from the Motion Picture Association over unauthorized character generation from popular shows like SpongeBob SquarePants and Rick and Morty.
Key Points
- OpenAI's Sora AI video app reaches 1 million downloads in less than five days after its late September launch, climbing to the No. 1 spot in Apple's App Store despite being iOS-only and invite-based
- The app allows users to generate short videos for free by typing prompts but faces intense copyright backlash from the Motion Picture Association over videos featuring characters from shows like SpongeBob SquarePants and Rick and Morty
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman promises to give rights holders more control over character generation while asking users for patience as the company works out best practices amid the rapid growth