OpenAI to Discontinue Support for Sora AI Video Generator

OpenAI will discontinue its Sora AI video generator just six months after launching the standalone app, marking a sudden shift in its product strategy. The decision reflects a broader effort to streamline the company’s AI portfolio, prioritizing core offerings over experimental tools like Sora. Originally unveiled as a breakthrough in text-to-video generation, Sora’s standalone app debuted in late 2025 but failed to gain sustained traction. No official replacement has been announced, leaving users and developers uncertain about future video-generation capabilities within OpenAI’s ecosystem. The move underscores growing industry pressure to consolidate AI tools amid rising competition and resource constraints.