OpenAI has released its Sora text-to-video app for Android, expanding access to one of the most talked-about generative AI tools of the year. The app is now available through the Google Play Store, following its initial rollout on iOS, which remains limited to select regions and requires an invitation to join.
Despite the restricted launch, Sora has already seen remarkable growth — surpassing one million downloads within its first five days. The app allows users to generate short video clips directly from text prompts, making it both a creative tool and a source of viral online content.
However, the app’s popularity has also sparked controversy. OpenAI has faced backlash after users produced videos that included disrespectful portrayals of Martin Luther King Jr., as well as AI-generated imitations of well-known manga and anime, prompting a formal rebuke from the Japanese government.
The rapid adoption of Sora highlights both the excitement and the ethical challenges surrounding generative AI video creation — an industry that shows no signs of slowing down.
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