OpenAI's Sora AI video generation tool has taken another step towards becoming a commercial venture, as the company now sells extra credits for its platform. Users can purchase an additional 10 video gens, with each set costing $4 through Apple's App Store.
This move is in response to growing demand from power users, which, according to Bill Peebles, OpenAI's head of Sora, has made the current free gen limit unsustainable. The company plans to reduce the daily free gen limit from 30 to accommodate this growth and will make users aware of these changes as they happen.
In a broader context, OpenAI is looking to monetize its platform by allowing entities to license out their copyrighted material through Sora. This includes characters, artwork, and likenesses. Peebles envisioned a scenario where rightsholders could charge extra for cameos of beloved characters and people. However, this approach has raised eyebrows given that OpenAI is currently being sued by Cameo for trademark infringement.
This development is part of the company's efforts to commercialize its text-to-video AI app.
This move is in response to growing demand from power users, which, according to Bill Peebles, OpenAI's head of Sora, has made the current free gen limit unsustainable. The company plans to reduce the daily free gen limit from 30 to accommodate this growth and will make users aware of these changes as they happen.
In a broader context, OpenAI is looking to monetize its platform by allowing entities to license out their copyrighted material through Sora. This includes characters, artwork, and likenesses. Peebles envisioned a scenario where rightsholders could charge extra for cameos of beloved characters and people. However, this approach has raised eyebrows given that OpenAI is currently being sued by Cameo for trademark infringement.
This development is part of the company's efforts to commercialize its text-to-video AI app.
so they're just gonna keep milking us for credits now? like, I get it, power users want more vids, but $4 each? that's crazy! and what's next? charging extra for comingos of your aunt on Sora? 
come on OpenAI, you can do better than this. btw, still trying to figure out why they're getting sued by Cameo over this... maybe someone should explain the whole trademark thing to me 
like i know those power users were gonna make them do it anyway lol, but 10 video gens for $4 is straight fire 
, now if they could figure out a way to not annoy the cameo lawsuit situation 
, idk how they'll manage that...anyway, the idea of rightsholders getting paid for cameos is kinda wild, i mean who doesn't love a good cameo 
but seriously, it's gonna be interesting to see how opai navigates this whole licensing out thing...and 30 daily gens going down? no way man 
. And now OpenAI is making money off of it? It's like they're creating this whole new economy around our digital selves 
like they're just gonna keep raking it in while normal users like me have to deal with the cost? I mean, what's next? They're gonna start selling us our own face pics back to us for $4 each? 
It's already hard enough trying to create some decent vids without having to break the bank every time. And don't even get me started on licensing out copyrighted material 
... it just feels like OpenAI is more interested in making a quick buck than actually helping out their users. What do they care about us if not for the benjamins 
. I mean, if you're a power user who needs 30 free video gens a day, I guess you must be a big shot or something 
. But what about the rest of us? Are we gonna have to shell out our hard-earned cash for every single video gen too? 
! However, gotta wonder about those lawsuit worries... trademark infringement stuff is always a bit sketchy 
. Still super excited to see where this takes Sora and what kinda cool vids we'll get to see 
And then there's the whole licensing deal... I'm not sure how OpenAI can navigate that minefield without stepping on some toes 
On the bright side, I love how they're acknowledging the demand from power users and trying to find a solution 
But yeah, it'll be interesting to see how this all plays out 
. The extra 10 gens for $4 each? That's like, totally worth it if you ask me 
... like OpenAI is losing sight of what makes Sora awesome in the first place - the ability to create something new & amazing without any financial barriers. And now they're planning to limit free gens too? 
That's gonna suck the fun out of it for some users... and what about all those artists & creators who are already struggling to make ends meet? 
