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OpenAI Said to Bring Sora Video Generation to ChatGPT, Keeping Standalone App

Reporting indicates the move would require new monetization because video generation is expensive to run.

Overview

  • The Information reports OpenAI plans to integrate Sora into ChatGPT, with no launch date or official confirmation disclosed.
  • Insiders say the separate Sora app would continue even as interest has waned, with the app slipping out of the App Store’s top 100 and few users sharing videos publicly.
  • Integrating Sora into ChatGPT could extend the tool to a far larger audience, with OpenAI having reported 900 million weekly active users in February, according to coverage.
  • Operating costs loom large, with API pricing at $0.10 per second for 720p output and a reported projection of more than $225 billion in inference spending from 2026 to 2030.
  • OpenAI has tested paid credits for Sora video generation and may use a similar approach in ChatGPT, while concerns persist over deepfakes and copyright risks, including the model’s “insert people” feature.