Sora, the AI video creator that quickly gained immense popularity among iPhone users, is now preparing to enter the Android world. The highly anticipated app has appeared on the Google Play Store, a development interpreted as a strong signal that the wait will soon be over for Android users. In addition to creating videos in seconds using AI, the app also functions as a TikTok-like social media platform.
Sora Listed on the Google Play Store
Although Sora is listed on the Google Play Store, it is not yet available for download. Currently, a “pre-registration” option is only available for users in the United States and Canada. This suggests that the app may be available on Android via an “invitation system,” as it is on iOS. However, some experts suggest that the Android launch may coincide with the app’s public release.
OpenAI, the developer of Sora and the company behind ChatGPT, is attempting to manage demand with this limited distribution strategy. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that users are creating far more videos than expected, and that each of these videos carries a significant processing cost. The company aims for controlled growth to avoid straining its server infrastructure.
Although access to Sora is currently limited, the surreal and engaging AI videos created with the app have already spread across the internet. This demonstrates the technology’s impressive potential, but also raises concerns about how video content will be shaped in the future. The legal and ethical implications of creating fake videos, particularly using the faces of celebrities or ordinary people, are likely to be debated in the tech world for a long time.
Users who access the app by invitation can currently use it for free. OpenAI allows users to create videos within what are described as “generous” limits. This strategy has enabled Sora to quickly reach the top of the Apple App Store. A similar success is expected to be replicated on the Android platform soon.
So, what are your thoughts on OpenAI’s Sora app? Would you like to use such an app on your phone? Share your thoughts in the comments.
