OpenAI's Sora AI Video Generator Now Free on Microsoft's Bing App

By Netvora Tech News

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OpenAI's Sora was one of the most anticipated AI releases, debuting in December 2024 with impressive capabilities. Initially, it generated 60-second long video clips with unprecedented realism, camera dynamism, and prompt adherence. However, the AI landscape has changed significantly since then, with numerous competitors offering similar or even better generative AI video models.

Despite this, OpenAI and its partner Microsoft are taking steps to make Sora more accessible to a wider audience. Today, Microsoft announced that Sora is now available on its Bing Video Creator feature within the free Bing mobile app for iOS and Android devices.

This is a significant value proposition, considering that accessing Sora through ChatGPT and OpenAI requires a subscription to ChatGPT Plus ($20 monthly) or Pro ($200 monthly). With the Bing app, users can enjoy Sora for free, at least for a few generations.

Key Features of the Free Sora Experience

• Free 5-second vertical video creations on mobile: Users can generate short, vertical videos using Sora's AI capabilities, with horizontal videos expected to be added soon.
• Free to use for 10 fast generations, unlimited slow generations: Users can enjoy Sora's video generation capabilities without incurring costs for a limited time, with no restrictions on slow generation speeds.

This move could help OpenAI's Sora AI video generator regain its momentum in the competitive AI landscape, offering users a taste of its capabilities without the need for a subscription.