Tech giant OpenAI suddenly shut down its viral video app Sora, citing “technical issues” as the reason for its demise. The app allowed users to create realistic AI-generated clips, including their own likeness, and share them on a social media-style platform. Despite being a massive hit, Sora’s shutdown came after just a few months of release, with Disney’s $1 billion investment deal in jeopardy. Users and even some employees expressed shock at the decision, leaving behind a digital legacy of entertaining clips that will be remembered for a long time.
Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/03/sora-openai-identity-crisis/686544