OpenAI Challenges TikTok with AI Video App Based on Sora 2
OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, is entering the short-form video market with a standalone social media app powered by its Sora 2 AI model. The app mirrors TikTok's vertical swipe-to-scroll interface but restricts content to AI-generated videos, prohibiting user uploads. Videos are capped at 10 seconds—shorter than TikTok's 15-second default and 10-minute upload options.
A unique identity verification feature allows users to license their likeness for AI-generated clips. Notifications alert users when others incorporate their digital persona. The MOVE coincides with U.S. legislative pressure on TikTok's ownership structure, positioning OpenAI's offering as a potential alternative in contested markets.