Latent Space AI OpenAI Kills Sora Video Model
Mar 24, 2026
They break down OpenAI pulling its Sora video model and app and the timeline for preserving user work. They cover community reactions and hopes for open sourcing. They discuss strategic consolidation toward productivity tools, compute and scaling challenges for video models, and competitive pressure from other AI companies.
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Host Offers Last Chance To Try Sora
- Jaeden Schafer added Sora to his AIbox.ai platform and is urging listeners to try it before the API is removed.
- He mentions AIbox.ai offers Sora plus 70+ models for $8.99/month as a last-chance access point.
OpenAI Shifts From Video To Productivity
- OpenAI is winding down Sora and video features to reallocate compute and talent toward productivity-focused text tools.
- Sam Altman told staff the company will remove video from consumer app, API, and ChatGPT to concentrate on a consolidated super app.
Sora Grew Fast Then Lost Momentum
- Sora saw an early viral surge but usage dropped quickly after initial novelty faded.
- The host cites 627k iOS downloads in the first week and daily downloads falling from ~100k to under 25k by January.