OpenAI has expanded its short-form AI video creation app Sora to Android users in select countries. The move follows strong global demand as the company continues to improve its deepfakes and copyright protection measures since the debut of iOS.
OpenAI has officially opened its AI-driven short video creation app, Sora, to Android users, marking a major step in the company’s efforts to make generative media tools more widely available. The app, previously limited to iPhone users, is now available for download from the Google Play Store in the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Despite its growing global popularity, Sora is not yet available in India, OpenAI’s second-largest user base, and the company has not announced when the Android version will be released in India.
The app was released in September alongside OpenAI’s Sora 2 model and quickly became a viral hit, exceeding 1 million downloads in five days and dominating the App Store charts for nearly three weeks.
AI-powered video creation made easy
Sora allows users to generate up to 60 seconds of AI video from a text prompt or a still image and add an automatically created soundtrack. The app also includes a “cameo” feature that allows users to generate AI videos of themselves or their friends performing various actions. Other creative options include remixing videos, applying visual styles, and sharing clips directly to social media platforms.
Free tier users have access to basic video generation tools, and ChatGPT Plus subscribers enjoy longer video times and faster rendering times.
Addressing deepfakes and copyright issues
While Sora’s ease of use has garnered a lot of attention, it has also raised ethical and legal concerns. After the app’s initial release, OpenAI faced backlash after users created inappropriate AI-generated videos of Martin Luther King Jr., leading the company to suspend certain types of content.
Sora initially allowed the use of copyrighted material unless creators opted out, but following widespread criticism, OpenAI moved to an opt-in policy, requiring explicit consent from rights holders before their content can be included in AI training data.
The Android release highlights OpenAI’s continued efforts to balance innovation in AI media generation with responsible content moderation and protection of creators.
