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OpenAI weighs Sora comeback with reported $1 billion Disney deal

Original: Seven months ago OpenAI shut down its video‑generation model Sora to free up compute amid competition with Anthropic and

Seven months after OpenAI shut down its Sora video-generation model to free up computing power amid competition from Anthropic and Chinese AI firms, The Information reports the company is considering bringing it back as a film-making tool. The potential relaunch is said to be backed by a $1 billion deal with Disney, a move seen as underscoring how intensifying competition is reshaping OpenAI's priorities.

Why now: Reports of Sora's return and a major Disney partnership signal a strategic shift in the AI video race.

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• Seven months ago OpenAI shut down its video‑generation model Sora to free up compute amid competition with Anthropic and Chinese models. Now, per The Information, it’s considering a comeback as a film‑making tool, backed by a $1 billion deal with Disney. The move underscores… · cachicamostudios · 2

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