Overview

• Sora 2 adds synchronized dialogue and sound, stronger physical realism and higher photoreal quality for short clips, with examples centered on roughly 5–10 seconds.
• The new Sora iOS app functions like a short‑video network where users post, comment, remix and insert verified likenesses via the Cameo feature, with consent that can be revoked.
• OpenAI says all clips carry visible watermarks and C2PA metadata, Cameo participants can remove their likeness or delete appearances, and tools include filters, moderation and youth usage limits.
• Access starts in the United States and Canada by invitation on iOS, initial use is free, a higher‑tier “Sora 2 Pro” is available for ChatGPT Pro subscribers, and an API is planned.
• Reports from the Wall Street Journal and Reuters describe an opt‑out approach for copyrighted material that has drawn pushback from Hollywood, while OpenAI says it will not recreate public figures without consent.