OpenAI shuts down Sora, moves GPUs to Codex
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- OpenAI shut down Sora, its AI video‑generation product, and redirected its compute to other tasks.
- OpenAI shelved the pending “adult mode” chat, a feature close to release, according to the FT.
- OpenAI is reallocating the GPUs that powered Sora to its Codex code‑generation model.
- OpenAI plans to launch a new model in about two weeks, shifting focus away from side projects.
- OpenAI also discontinued other side projects this month, as reported by 9to5Mac.
Why it matters: Developers using Codex gain extra GPU capacity, while users anticipating Sora’s video capabilities or the adult‑mode chat lose those tools. The pivot underscores OpenAI’s strategic shift toward its next‑generation model, potentially reshaping its product roadmap, market positioning, and influencing developer adoption patterns.
