**Sora Has Arrived: OpenAI’s AI Video Generator Goes Live**
OpenAI has officially unveiled its much-awaited AI video generator, **Sora**. On Monday, December 9, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed during a livestream that users in “most countries” can now access Sora by heading to [Sora.com](http://Sora.com) and signing in with their ChatGPT account.
This announcement represents the most significant highlight yet in OpenAI’s ongoing **12 Days of OpenAI** event, during which the company introduces new products and updates over the initial 12 business days of December.
“This is going live today in most of the world,” Altman stated during the livestream. However, he specified that Sora will not yet be accessible in much of Europe or the UK. Altman also outlined the subscription levels for Sora users:
– **OpenAI Plus subscribers** receive 50 video generations per month.
– **OpenAI Pro subscribers** benefit from unlimited generations in “slow queue” mode and 500 faster generations, with the flexibility to create fewer videos at higher resolutions.
– **All users**, irrespective of subscription tier, can browse and enjoy the video feed.
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### A Closer Look at Sora’s Features
During the livestream, OpenAI showcased a live demonstration of Sora, emphasizing its capabilities and user interface. The demo illustrated how users can investigate videos produced in Sora by visiting the “Featured” tab under the “Explore” section. OpenAI further displayed how to initiate video creation, select resolutions, modify video length, and choose aspect ratios. Additionally, the company debuted a new **Storyboard** feature, enabling users to construct more organized and imaginative video narratives.
Altman shared his excitement for Sora’s potential, stating, “We’re really excited to see what you all will create. We’re really thrilled to witness all of the innovative ways this new kind of entertainment and tool will be utilized. You all accomplished remarkable work on this. I’m incredibly proud of the team. I love the product.”
With Sora now active, OpenAI encourages users to experiment with the platform and delve into the possibilities of AI-generated video content. The company is eager to observe how this groundbreaking tool will ignite creativity and revolutionize digital storytelling.