OpenAI, the prominent artificial intelligence company, has taken a significant step towards monetizing its Sora AI video generation tool by selling extra credits to users for $4. The basic version of the platform allows users to generate 30 videos per day without any additional cost, but this limit is expected to decrease as the company begins to capitalize on its offering.
The decision was made necessary by the platform's massive popularity among power users, who have been unable to sustainably use Sora due to the lack of paid options. OpenAI CEO Bill Peebles explained in a recent post that the economics were "completely unsustainable" and that the introduction of paid credits is a necessity.
Peebles also revealed plans by OpenAI to monetize its platform further, which include licensing out copyrighted material such as artwork, characters, or likenesses. The company envisions a future where users can pay for cameos from beloved characters and people, an idea that raises eyebrows given the current lawsuit filed against Cameo for trademark infringement.
The move marks another step in OpenAI's efforts to integrate monetization into its AI-powered tools, following previous controversies surrounding its text-to-video AI app. As the platform expands its paid features, users can expect to see a shift in the pricing model and the types of services offered, leading to changes in the way Sora is used by both professionals and hobbyists.
The decision was made necessary by the platform's massive popularity among power users, who have been unable to sustainably use Sora due to the lack of paid options. OpenAI CEO Bill Peebles explained in a recent post that the economics were "completely unsustainable" and that the introduction of paid credits is a necessity.
Peebles also revealed plans by OpenAI to monetize its platform further, which include licensing out copyrighted material such as artwork, characters, or likenesses. The company envisions a future where users can pay for cameos from beloved characters and people, an idea that raises eyebrows given the current lawsuit filed against Cameo for trademark infringement.
The move marks another step in OpenAI's efforts to integrate monetization into its AI-powered tools, following previous controversies surrounding its text-to-video AI app. As the platform expands its paid features, users can expect to see a shift in the pricing model and the types of services offered, leading to changes in the way Sora is used by both professionals and hobbyists.
. It's been obvious for a while now that power users were gonna start paying up. I mean, who doesn't love getting something for free? But seriously, it's good that they're making some cash off this. However, I do worry about the impact on hobbyists and small creators who just want to have fun with their AI tools 
. Charging them $4 a pop is gonna be a pretty steep price to pay. And what about all the copyright issues that come with licensing out material? It's like they're playing catch-up to Cameo, which was already having some trademark problems 
. Maybe this will lead to more creators speaking up and pushing for better terms, but it's definitely an interesting development 
but hey, if it works for them, more power to em
I'm all for innovating, but let's keep things fair and reasonable, you know? 
. But $4?! That's kinda steep for me, you know? I'm already feeling guilty enough about using Sora without having to shell out extra cash 
and who knows maybe having to pay for cameos from celebs or characters isnt so bad after all 
. What do u guys think?
But on the other hand, $4 for 10 extra credits feels like way too much 
? And what's next? Will they be selling extra processing power or storage space too?