What’s happened? OpenAI’s AI video creation tool, Sora, has just launched on Android, expanding its reach beyond iPhones to a broader audience, though still in select markets.

• The OpenAI Sora video generator is now available on the Google Play Store, roughly a month after its iOS debut.
• However, its availability remains limited to users in Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States, and Vietnam.
• While it was initially invite-only for iOS users, that restriction has now been lifted, addressing one of the biggest frustrations faced by early adopters.

Why is this important? The new Sora app allows users running Android v6.0 or later to generate realistic videos with contextual sound using text prompts, still images, or video clips as references.

• Its interface resembles short-form video platforms such as TikTok or YouTube Shorts, letting users like, share, and comment on AI-generated videos.
• Moreover, ending the invite-only phase signals OpenAI’s growing confidence in Sora’s capabilities and stability.

Why should I care? If you’re an Android user in one of the supported regions, you can now access advanced AI video generation powered by the Sora 2 model.

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• Simply download the Sora app from the Google Play Store, sign in with your OpenAI account, and describe your desired video using a text prompt.
• You can start from a short clip or a still image, animate it, add or remove foreground and background elements, and bring your creative ideas to life.

OK, what’s next? While Sora is currently limited to a few markets, OpenAI’s rapid regional expansion suggests a broader rollout is on the horizon.

• As more users gain access, expect innovation not only in AI video generation but also in the social dynamics of sharing, remixing, and engaging with AI-created clips.
• However, this growth will also spark important debates around intellectual property, authenticity, and content moderation as machine-generated media becomes increasingly mainstream.