SAN FRANCISCO — OpenAI has announced the launch of Sora Turbo, an enhanced version of its groundbreaking video generation model, Sora. Initially unveiled earlier this year, Sora Turbo is now available as a standalone product at Sora.com for ChatGPT Plus and Pro users, marking a significant leap in AI-driven video creation.

Empowering Creativity with Cutting-Edge Features

Sora Turbo enables users to generate high-quality videos up to 1080p resolution, with lengths of up to 20 seconds, across various formats such as widescreen, vertical, and square aspect ratios. Users can create entirely new videos from text prompts or integrate their own assets to extend, remix, or blend content. An innovative storyboard tool allows precise frame-by-frame customization, while featured and recent feeds showcase the latest community creations, fostering a dynamic creative ecosystem.

Flexible Access and Subscription Plans

Sora is included at no additional cost for ChatGPT Plus subscribers, offering up to 50 videos at 480p or fewer at 720p per month. Pro users gain 10x the usage with access to higher resolutions and longer durations. OpenAI is developing tailored pricing for different user groups, expected to roll out next year.

Responsible Deployment and Safety Measures

Sora Turbo reflects OpenAI’s commitment to safe and ethical AI use. The platform includes safeguards such as visible watermarks by default and C2PA metadata, ensuring transparency and traceability for all Sora-generated videos. Strict measures are in place to prevent misuse, including blocking harmful content like child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and sexual deepfakes. Early access to likeness-based features is limited to a small group of testers under strict moderation standards to address concerns around deepfakes and content misuse.

OpenAI’s red-teaming efforts, involving domain experts in safety and disinformation, have helped shape Sora’s robust security protocols. These measures build on the safety frameworks developed for other OpenAI products like ChatGPT and DALL·E, ensuring a secure and ethical user experience.

Unlocking the Future of Video Storytelling

Sora Turbo offers users an unparalleled opportunity to explore new creative possibilities in video storytelling. From generating immersive videos to creating assets for artistic and professional projects, the platform pushes the boundaries of what’s achievable with AI-powered video technology.

“We’re excited to see how Sora Turbo inspires people worldwide to tell their stories, explore new forms of creativity, and redefine video production,” said an OpenAI spokesperson.

Currently available to ChatGPT users globally (except in the UK, Switzerland, and the European Economic Area), Sora Turbo represents a step toward democratizing advanced video generation while fostering a safe and innovative digital content ecosystem.

Learn more about Sora’s features here⁠.