Sora is already available for Android users in several countries, including the United States, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Sora was launched on iOS in September and rose to the top of the App Store rankings with 1 million downloads in just one week. Now, the version released on Google Play is expected to reach a wider audience and downloads are expected to grow rapidly.
The Android version retains all the features available on iOS. These include the “Cameos” feature, which allows users to create videos of themselves performing various activities using their own images. Users can share these videos in a TikTok-like feed, watch others’ posts, and interact with them.
With this move, OpenAI aims to compete with giant platforms such as TikTok and Instagram in the short-form video market, as well as respond to Meta’s new “Vibes” project.
However, the app has also faced some criticism. After users created videos that depicted historical figures, including Martin Luther King, Jr., in an unethical manner, the company stopped creating such content and strengthened its security mechanisms.
Also, after complaints about the use of copyrighted images, Sora switched from an “opt-out” model to an “opt-in” system.
The company plans to introduce new features in the coming months, such as animals, objects, and basic video editing tools, as well as allowing users to personalize their social feeds.
