OpenAI shutters short-form video app Sora as company reels in costs
By Ashley Capoot
Published on March 24, 2026.
The short-form video app, Sora, was launched six months ago by OpenAI, which is struggling to meet its $730 billion valuation and is facing increasing costs. The company has been reassessing its position as a potential IPO and has been prioritising its focus on cloud computing.
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