The Sora app lets users create AI-generated videos of themselves, share them in a short-form feed, and discover content from others.
OpenAI’s AI video generator, Sora, is now officially available for Android users in the US, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The app, which debuted on iOS in September, quickly reached over 1 million downloads within a week.
Its arrival on the Google Play Store is expected to attract a wider audience and boost user engagement.
The Android version retains key features, including ‘Cameos,’ which allow users to generate videos of themselves performing various activities. Users can share content in a TikTok-style feed, as OpenAI aims to compete with TikTok, Instagram, and Meta’s AI video feed, Vibes.
Sora has faced criticism over deepfakes and the use of copyrighted characters. Following user-uploaded videos of historical figures and popular characters, OpenAI strengthened guardrails and moved from an ‘opt-out’ to an ‘opt-in’ policy for rights holders.
The app is also involved in a legal dispute with Cameo over the name of its flagship feature.
OpenAI plans to add new features, including character cameos for pets and objects, basic video editing tools, and personalised social feeds. These updates aim to enhance user experience while maintaining responsible and ethical AI use in video generation.
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