AI Chat: ChatGPT & AI News, Artificial Intelligence, OpenAI, Machine Learning OpenAI's Sora Hit 1M Downloads (How to Get an Invite Code)
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Oct 10, 2025 OpenAI's video generator, Sora, just passed one million downloads, causing a buzz in the AI community. Discover how creators are pushing its boundaries and what makes it the must-have tool of the year. Learn the steps to snag an invite code, and explore Sora's impressive features, from audio and visual capabilities to remixing videos. With its rapid rise on app stores, dive into the implications of its accessibility, moderation challenges, and the competitive landscape of AI video tools.
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Sora's Rapid Downloads Need Context
- Sora reached about 627,000 iOS downloads in its first week, slightly above ChatGPT's 606,000.
- Geographic availability and ChatGPT's existing user base explain much of that growth.
Existing ChatGPT Users Seed Sora Growth
- Sora's growth was seeded by ChatGPT's 800M weekly active user base rather than starting from zero.
- That existing audience explains why many users tried Sora quickly after launch.
Exploring Viral Remixes And Personal Posts
- Jaden explored Sora feeds and remixes including a viral Sphere remix and lots of skits.
- He also built a public profile (Jaden S) to share his Sora videos for others to remix.