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A team co-founded by the video model's original research lead offers OpenAI a path to recoup its investment after shelving the technology.
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OpenAI shelved Sora, but a startup could bring its technology to Hollywood. The Information’s @steph_palazzolo explains the talks to license and customize the video model: “This is, I think a way for OpenAI to make some sort of return and not really waste all the time and effort that went into making Sora.” Full story:Read original on X
The results of this poll has gotten me confused. I definitely thought it would sway much more favorably in the 2X direction across Pro 100/200/500 at the cost of bringing back 5h limits in order to smoothen the demand curve.Read original on X
OpenAI’s Sora could be coming back…ish. A stealthy startup cofounded by Hollywood mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg and ex Sora lead Bill Peebles is in talks with OpenAI to tweak and sell the model to film studios. w/@coryweinbergRead original on X
OpenAI shelved Sora. Hollywood could give it a second life. A startup co-founded by Jeffrey Katzenberg and former Sora research lead Bill Peebles is in talks to customize the video model for filmmakers. Read more:Read original on X
Jeffrey Katzenberg’s next AI bet could run on Sora. The Hollywood mogul’s startup is negotiating access to OpenAI’s shelved video model. Its co-founders include the researcher who led Sora, Bill Peebles, and former Dropbox CFO Sujay Jaswa. Read more:Read original on X
Katzenberg startup in talks to license OpenAI's shelved Sora
Katzenberg startup in talks to license OpenAI's shelved Sora
Katzenberg startup in talks to license OpenAI's shelved Sora
Katzenberg startup in talks to license OpenAI's shelved Sora
Katzenberg startup in talks to license OpenAI's shelved Sora
Katzenberg startup in talks to license OpenAI's shelved video model
Katzenberg startup in talks to license OpenAI's shelved video model
Katzenberg startup in talks to license OpenAI's shelved video model
Katzenberg startup in talks to license OpenAI's shelved video model
Katzenberg startup in talks to license OpenAI's shelved video model
Katzenberg startup in talks to license OpenAI's shelved video model
Katzenberg startup in talks to license OpenAI's shelved video model
Katzenberg startup in talks to license OpenAI's shelved Sora
Katzenberg startup in talks to license OpenAI's shelved Sora
Katzenberg startup in talks to license OpenAI's shelved Sora
Katzenberg startup in talks to license OpenAI's shelved Sora
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