OpenAI shuts down Sora, AI video product halts operations after just six months The AI video generation sector faces a major setback as the Sora team announces the discontinuation of its standalone app and API. User content preservation plans to be announced soon. Startups relying on this technology face doubts about their business models, and the market may reassess the commercialization path for AI video. The gap between technological maturity and commercial implementation becomes evident, with future attention needed on alternative solutions and industry adjustment directions.