OpenAI Limits Video Generation for Select Sora Users Amid Ongoing Capacity Challenges
OpenAI is currently facing challenges related to capacity issues following the enthusiastic launch of its new image generation feature, which has quickly gained popularity. The company has recently made adjustments to its Sora suite of generative AI media tools, specifically disabling video generation for new users.
OpenAI Temporarily Disables Video Generation for New Users
As reported on Monday, OpenAI announced that it has temporarily disabled video generation for new users of its Sora platform. This decision comes amid overwhelming demand that has strained the system’s capacity.
The company stated, “We’re currently experiencing heavy traffic and have temporarily disabled Sora video generation for new accounts.” However, existing users can continue to generate images using the Sora tool.
Impact of the New Image Generation Feature
The recent introduction of OpenAI’s image generation feature has attracted significant attention, not only for its capabilities but also for the controversy surrounding it. Notably, the tool can replicate artistic styles such as Studio Ghibli’s iconic hand-drawn animation.
- High Demand: The launch led to unexpected traffic levels.
- Staff Commitment: OpenAI employees have been working extended hours to maintain service availability.
- CEO Insights: Sam Altman acknowledged the challenges in keeping up with demand on social media platform X.
As the situation evolves, OpenAI is committed to enhancing the user experience on its platform. For further updates on Sora and other initiatives, you can visit the OpenAI updates page.
Correction Notice
Updated 10:08 a.m. Pacific: An earlier version of this article inaccurately reported that OpenAI had disabled image generation for select Sora users. We apologize for the oversight and any confusion it may have caused.
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