OpenAI releases Autonomous AI model for ChatGPT users

On Monday, OpenAI revealed releasing its autonomous artificial intelligence model named Sora, capable of creating video from text for ChatGPT Plus and Pro users, expanding its foray into multimodal AI technologies.

OpenAI, which kicked off a generative AI craze with the launch of its ChatGPT chatbot in November 2022, is aimed at targeting similar text-to-video tools from Meta and Alphabet’s Google, along with Stability AI’s Stable Video Diffusion.

The AI model, named Sora, was first introduced in February, but its access was limited to safety testers in its research preview phase. It is now available to ChatGPT Plus and Pro users as Sora Turbo at no additional cost.

“We’re working on tailored pricing for different types of users, which we plan to make available early next year,” the company said in a blog post.

According to OpenAI, users will be able to generate videos up to 1080p resolution, up to 20 seconds long, and in widescreen, vertical, or square aspect ratios.

The company disclosed that, while Sora would not yet be available in EU countries, Switzerland, and the UK, the AI model would be accessible in other regions where ChatGPT is present.

The company also said it will block the creation and upload of damaging forms of abuse, such as child sexual abuse materials and sexual deepfakes, on Sora to prevent its misuse.

“Uploads of people will be limited at launch, but we intend to roll the feature out to more users as we refine our deepfake mitigations,” it said.