Tags: Video Generation

ByteDance announced that its new AI-powered audio and video model, Dreamina Seedance 2.0, is now available in the CapCut editing app. The model lets creators generate and edit short video clips using text prompts, images or reference footage, and supports a range of content types from cooking tutorials to action‑focused videos. The initial rollout covers several markets in Latin America and Southeast Asia, with plans to expand further. Safety features include restrictions on real‑face generation, intellectual‑property safeguards and an invisible watermark to identify AI‑created content. Read more

OpenAI has added a ChatGPT Library feature that lets users store, search, and retrieve files uploaded within the chat interface. The capability is available to Plus, Pro, and Business subscribers who pay at least $20 per month and must be online to access their files. Users can browse a left‑hand sidebar, filter by file type, and delete items, which are removed within 30 days unless retained for security or legal reasons. The rollout accompanies broader product updates, including faster coding models, a planned super‑app desktop interface, and the discontinuation of the Sora video app. Read more

OpenAI announced it will shut down its Sora video‑generation app and API, a move that also ends the high‑profile licensing partnership with Disney. Executives said the decision follows internal discussions about research priorities and resource allocation, noting that Sora required extensive compute power that limited other teams. The company reiterated its focus on core products such as ChatGPT, Codex and the AI browser, while hinting at a forthcoming “superapp” strategy. The announcement caught many employees by surprise and signals a shift away from experimental side projects toward practical adoption. Read more

OpenAI announced the shutdown of Sora, its AI-powered social video platform that sought to blend TikTok-style feeds with deepfake technology. Launched as an invite‑only service, the app generated buzz but failed to sustain user interest, leading the company to end the product without providing a timeline or detailed explanation. While the underlying Sora 2 model remains available through ChatGPT, the decision marks the end of OpenAI's experiment with an AI‑first social feed and raises questions about the future of deepfake‑centric applications. Read more