OpenAI has officially launched **Sora**, its much-anticipated AI video creation tool. After being announced early last year and going through extensive trials with a chosen group of users, Sora is now open to the public starting Monday. OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman revealed the public availability during a livestream event, representing a significant achievement for the company.

Beginning today, Sora will be available to ChatGPT Plus and Pro users in the U.S., as well as in various other countries.

### Key Features of Sora
During the livestream, OpenAI highlighted several impressive features of Sora, including:
– **Explore Tab**: A section dedicated to discovering and viewing works from fellow users.
– **Presets**: Tools designed to automate certain settings for a more efficient video creation process.
– **Storyboard Functionality**: A feature that empowers users to guide the structure and storyline of their videos using text prompts.

For additional information, refer to the related coverage on Sora’s involvement in OpenAI’s “12 Days of OpenAI” livestream marathon.

*This is an ongoing story. Stay tuned for further updates.*