Sora: AI videos will no longer be created for free on the Sora app; you will have to pay for creating more than 10 pieces of content..

Artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI has made a major change for its users. The company is now making the AI ​​video generation feature on its Sora app partially paid. This means that users will now have to pay a fee to create additional videos after reaching a certain limit.

What is the Sora app?
The Sora app is OpenAI's platform where users can generate videos simply by typing text. This app, like ChatGPT and DALL-E, is one of OpenAI's advanced generative AI tools. Previously, the company offered free access to this feature, but due to increasing usage and cost, a top-up system has now been added.

Creating more than 10 videos will cost ₹348.
Bill Pebbles, head of the Sora project at OpenAI, explained that if a user reaches their daily limit, they can now generate 10 additional videos for $4 (approximately ₹348). The company has compared this to a recharge after a mobile data pack is exhausted, which is being called a 'top-up model'.

What will change for free users and subscribers?
ChatGPT Plus users will receive 30 free video creations per day. ChatGPT Pro users will receive 100 free video creations. After these limits, users will be given the option to create 10 additional videos for $4.

Why was this decision made?
OpenAI has stated that the company spends billions of dollars maintaining its data centers and AI models. Therefore, providing a completely free service is not feasible in the long term. The company plans to offer its AI features in premium tiers and add-on packs in the future.

Ads and memory features may also be coming to ChatGPT
According to reports, OpenAI is preparing to add ads and memory features to ChatGPT soon. The Memories feature will allow users to access their past chats, similar to how website cookies work. However, if this data is used to display personalized ads, it could spark a new debate about data privacy.

A Glimpse of the Future
OpenAI's move signals that the free era of AI services is coming to an end. As users increasingly use these tools, companies are exploring new ways to monetize them. The Sora app's top-up model could become the new standard in the AI ​​video creation industry in the future.

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