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What does the name “Sora,” given to OpenAI’s new AI video generator, mean?

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What does the name “Sora,” given to OpenAI’s new AI video generator, mean?

Launched into the digital “sky” of possibilities on Feb. 15, 2024, Sora, OpenAI’s groundbreaking AI model capable of turning text into videos, draws its name from the Japanese word for “sky.” This name choice symbolizes the limitless possibilities and vast potential of AI technology, akin to the expansive and boundless nature of the sky itself. Introduced to revolutionize video creation, Sora promises realistic and imaginative videos based on textual prompts.

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