OpenAI’s AI‑powered video creation app Sora debuted to record‑breaking installs and topped the U.S. App Store, but recent data shows a sharp drop in both downloads and consumer spending. Competition from other AI video services, ongoing copyright concerns, and a limited partnership with Disney have contributed to the slowdown. While the app still records millions of installs, its ranking has slipped, and analysts question whether new features or additional content deals can revive growth. Read more →

OpenAI’s invite‑only Sora video‑generation app quickly rose to No. 3 on the U.S. App Store, recording 56,000 downloads on its first day and a total of 164,000 installs over the first two days. The launch outpaced several rival AI apps, including Anthropic’s Claude and Microsoft’s Copilot, and matched the performance of xAI’s Grok. While Sora remains limited to users in the United States and Canada, its early adoption signals robust consumer interest in AI‑driven video tools. Read more →