​Sora is OpenAI’s advanced text-to-video

AI model, capable of generating realistic and imaginative videos up to one minute long based on textual prompts. Introduced in February 2024, Sora allows users to create high-quality videos by simply describing the desired scene. ​Medium+2The Verge+2Wikipedia+2

Key Features of Sora:

  • Text-to-Video Generation: Users can input descriptive text prompts, and Sora will generate corresponding video content, maintaining visual quality and adherence to the provided description. ​Sora AI+2OpenAI Help Center+2OpenAI+2
  • Video Extension and Animation: Sora can extend existing video clips forward or backward in time and animate static images, adding dynamic elements to previously static content. ​Wikipedia+1Automate without limits | Zapier+1
  • High-Resolution Output: The model can produce videos with resolutions up to 1920×1080 pixels, suitable for various applications requiring high-definition content. ​Wikipedia

Access and Availability:

As of December 2024, Sora is available to ChatGPT Plus and ChatGPT Pro subscribers. ChatGPT Plus offers 50 priority videos per month at 720p resolution, while ChatGPT Pro provides unlimited generations at 1080p resolution, along with additional features. ​The Atlantic+5The Verge+5Wikipedia – Die freie Enzyklopädie+5

Limitations and Considerations:

Despite its advanced capabilities, Sora has certain limitations. It may struggle with simulating complex physics, understanding causal relationships, and accurately representing spatial orientations. OpenAI has implemented safeguards to prevent the generation of harmful or misleading content, including restrictions on depicting realistic humans to mitigate deepfake concerns.