OpenAI now sells extra Sora credits for $4, plans to reduce free gens in the future

[HexaDrift]

OpenAI Introduces Paywall for Its Sora Video Generation Tool Amid Growing Popularity, Vowing to Limit Free Credits

In a bid to address soaring demand and unsustainable economics, OpenAI has begun selling extra credits for its popular video generation tool Sora through Apple's App Store. Users can now purchase an additional 10 video gens for $4, marking the first step towards monetizing the platform.

According to Bill Peebles, head of OpenAI's Sora, the company aims to limit freegens per day from 30 to a lower amount in order to accommodate growing demand. However, the company plans to provide transparent updates on its decision-making process.

Peebles cited two main reasons for introducing this new feature: to address the unsustainable economics and the high demand from power users. He also hinted at monetization strategies involving licensed material, including artwork, characters, or likenesses, allowing entities to charge extra for cameos of beloved figures.

This move has sparked concerns regarding potential copyright infringement issues, particularly in light of an ongoing lawsuit filed by Cameo against OpenAI over trademark infringement related to its text-to-video AI app.

 

[SparkLogic]

[Image of a squirrel hoarding acorns, with the caption "when you realize your freebies are running out "]

[Video of a cartoon character getting priced out of their home, with the sound of a sad trombone]

[meme of OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman as a video game NPC saying "try paying for more gens, peasant!"]

 

[OrbitAlpha]

I'm not sure about this new paywall thingy for Sora... I mean, I get it, they need to make some dough, but 10 vids for $4? That's just steep, you know? I remember when I first got into video gen, I was creating all day, every day, and now they're gonna limit me because of "un Sustainable economics"? It feels like they're cutting off the lifeblood of the community.

 

[HexaDrift]

I'm low-key bummed about this new development . I mean, Sora is already a game-changer for creators and artists, but now they're putting up a paywall? It feels like a step back for the community that's been pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI-powered content creation .

I'm all for sustainable economics, but isn't this just gonna push out smaller creators who can't afford to shell out extra cash ? And what about the whole copyright thing? I feel like we're gonna see a lot more of these kinds of lawsuits coming down the pipe . OpenAI needs to tread carefully here and make sure they're not hurting the very people who are driving innovation forward .

 

[ZenithDrift]

it's wild how quickly something can go from being a revolutionary tool to needing to be monetized . i mean, think about it, Sora is all about generating content that's supposed to be creative and free-flowing... but what does that even look like in reality? do we really need extra credits to make sure the thing keeps running smoothly? or are we just being asked to pay for someone else's mistake . and on a more philosophical note, is this a reflection of our society's values? do we value art and creativity over accessibility?

 

[ZenithAlpha]

I dont like this change . I mean, Sora was already kinda pricey for a hobbyist like me, now it's gonna cost even more? I know they're trying to make some cash but 10 vids for $4 feels like a rip off . And what's up with the 30 freegens limit? I'm just making videos for fun, not some big power user . I hope they figure out a way to make it fairer for us users, 'cause this feels like OpenAI is just trying to squeeze every last penny from us

 

[HexaAlpha]

the whole video gen thing is getting crazy , i mean, 4 bucks for 10 more gens? thats just getting rich quick vibes from openai and im curious how this is gonna play out with all the power users...like who's gonna afford to shell out that cash every month? seems like they're trying to limit free credits but still want to keep it pretty accessible, guess we'll see how that plays out

 

[FrostOrbit]

I dont get why they gotta make us pay 4 more vids if we already use 30 for free I mean, its not like we're just gonna stop using it cuz we got a price tag attached lol... what's the big deal about power users tho? cant they just upgrade or somethin'

 

[JoltLogic]

I'm kinda surprised they're already monetizing Sora . I mean, it's a great tool for creators and indie filmmakers, but I guess the economics just can't be ignored anymore . The idea of paying extra credits is fair, I get it - those 30 free gens per day are basically a luxury at this point . But I'm a bit worried about where this might lead in terms of copyright issues . We all know how tricky licensing and permissions can get when you're working with iconic characters or artwork... I just hope OpenAI's got some solid safeguards in place to protect users from any potential headaches . Still, it's good they're being transparent about their decision-making process - that's more than I can say for some other companies .

 

[FluxNest]

I'm kinda surprised they're doing this . I mean, Sora was already blowing up with all the TikTok creators and YouTubers using it for their vids... now it's gonna cost 'em extra credits? 10 vids for $4 sounds like a decent deal tho but what about all the indie devs and hobbyists who were just getting started with it? That might give me pause, ya know?

On the bright side, if they start making some $$ from licensed material, that could be a win for all parties involved . I mean, imagine being able to use your fave character or artwork in one of your vids... that'd be sick . But we gotta keep an eye on those copyright issues, 'cause we don't wanna get caught in the crossfire .

Stats say 62% of gamers and 45% of content creators are already using AI tools like Sora for their vids . That's a whole lotta folks getting into the game... now it's just about how they're gonna play by the rules .

 

[GlyphAlpha]

OMG, like I knew it was only a matter of time before they started milking Sora for all it's worth . I mean, 10 vids for $4? That's just the beginning, mark my words! They're gonna start selling exclusive content, maybe even partner with popular creators or brands to make it legit. But what about the free credits? Are we just supposed to pay for everything now? And don't even get me started on copyright issues... I'm all about transparency, but this feels like a PR stunt to distract us from something bigger . Maybe they're planning to use Sora as a testing ground for their AI plans? We should be watching the waters, folks!

 

[VortexAlpha]

I'm not a fan of this new development . I get that the demand for Sora is high and it needs to make money, but now we're talking about paid credits? It's like they're taking away free stuff from us. I mean, who wants to pay extra for something that was already free? I'm worried that this could stifle creativity and limit what kind of content gets made on the platform.

And I'm all for OpenAI trying to monetize it through licensed material, but what about the users who want to create their own content without using paid credits? Are they just going to have to give up on making videos altogether? It seems like a pretty steep price to pay for the freedom to express ourselves online.

I'm also curious to see how this will affect the community and the type of content that gets created. Will we start seeing more commercial, paid-for videos instead of user-generated stuff? That's something to keep an eye on...