OpenAI Unveils Game-Changing Video AI 'Sora'

The AI model that can generate realistic videos up to 1 minute long directly from text prompts

In the ongoing AI race, OpenAI has taken the lead once again by introducing 'Sora' - a groundbreaking text-to-video model. With just a simple prompt, Sora can generate engaging videos within minutes, empowering users to bring their creative visions to life through technology.

Dubbed the 'sky' in Japanese, Sora allows for photorealistic video generation through descriptive text inputs. OpenAI demonstrated Sora's abilities through prompts like "two pirate ships battling in a coffee cup", which it accurately visualized. The company says Sora understands differences between prompts and reality, and can generate multiple characters with accurate motion and details.

Example Prompt: A stylish woman walks down a Tokyo street filled with warm glowing neon and animated city signage. She wears a black leather jacket, a long red dress, and black boots, and carries a black purse. She wears sunglasses and red lipstick. She walks confidently and casually. The street is damp and reflective, creating a mirror effect of the colorful lights. Many pedestrians walk about.

Since its debut, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been crowdsourcing video prompts from followers and replying with Sora's output. This showcases the tool's potential for creative applications in design, film, and more. However, OpenAI notes Sora still has room for improvement and is assessing its capabilities carefully.

Check another AI generated image by Soro

Prompt: Several giant wooly mammoths approach treading through a snowy meadow, their long wooly fur lightly blows in the wind as they walk, snow covered trees and dramatic snow capped mountains in the distance, mid afternoon light with wispy clouds and a sun high in the distance creates a warm glow, the low camera view is stunning capturing the large furry mammal with beautiful photography, depth of field.

OpenAI will initially make Sora available only to a select group to evaluate risks before a broader release. It is also developing safeguards to prevent misuse and address bias, working closely with experts. As the race for AI supremacy heats up, Sora positions OpenAI at the forefront of video generation - promising new frontiers in visual storytelling with just a few words.