OpenAI Shuts Down Sora Video App After Six Months

OpenAI announced Tuesday it will shut down its Sora AI video generation app just six months after launch, shifting focus to business tools ahead of a potential stock market debut. The shutdown follows internal changes including staff announcements about prioritizing agentic AI capabilities over consumer products. Sora's closure ends a high-profile launch but comes amid sustainability concerns with costs exceeding revenue despite 1 billion daily users. The move also terminates a $1 billion Disney deal for Sora licensing on Disney+.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/03/25/openai-kills-sora-video-app-in-pivot-toward-business-tools/