The App We Were All Waiting For: Sora By OpenAI Hits 1 million Users Faster Than Chatgpt

While the anticipation for OpenAI's groundbreaking text-to-video model, Sora, is at a fever pitch, it's important to clarify its current status: Sora has not yet been released to the public as a downloadable app.

Therefore, reports of it hitting 1 million downloads are inaccurate.

Currently, access to Sora is limited to a select group of "red teamers" (experts who test for safety and misuse), visual artists, and filmmakers. OpenAI is taking a cautious approach to this powerful technology to understand its risks and potential for misuse before considering a wider public release.

For context, the app you might be thinking of is ChatGPT. When its official mobile app was released in May 2023, it set records, hitting 1 million downloads in just under a week.

The excitement for Sora is certainly justified based on the stunningly realistic video clips OpenAI has demonstrated. However, a public launch date has not yet been announced. When it does become available, it will undoubtedly be one of the most significant app releases in recent memory.