OpenAI folds Sora into ChatGPT
OpenAI is integrating its Sora generative‑video model directly into ChatGPT so users can make videos from text inside the chat interface — and Sora 1 is being sunset in some regions with limited-time data export tools for legacy users Sora joins ChatGPT Sora 1 Sunset – FAQ.
The Information reported) the plan on March 11, 2026, and Reuters relayed) that OpenAI did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Market data from Appfigures showed Sora’s installs fell 45% month‑over‑month to about 1.2 million in January 2026, a decline TechCrunch documented) as consumer spending on the app also dropped 32% that month. OpenAI’s Help Center states) that the legacy Sora 1 experience will be removed in the United States on March 13, 2026, and that affected users can request a downloadable export by email or via the Privacy Portal for a limited time. OpenAI’s developer docs for Sora 2 describe) features aimed at production workflows, including a Batch API for offline render queues, "video continuation" to stitch scenes, and reusable character assets to maintain visual consistency across clips. OpenAI’s public Sora page notes) the service is currently unavailable in the United Kingdom, Switzerland and the European Economic Area, and Microsoft Foundry’s documentation highlights) that Sora 2 enforces blocks on photorealistic and certain IP‑protected content. OpenAI’s own product update reported) ChatGPT has more than 900 million weekly active users, and Reuters/The Information warned) that folding video into the main chatbot could materially raise platform usage and operational costs.
