OpenAI's new Sora app takes AI and social media to a whole new level. The creators of ChatGPT have decided to launch a social media platform where every video is AI-generated -- no ads, no influencers, no reality required.
Until recently, getting into Sora meant tracking down an elusive invite code, but that's no longer the case for everyone. OpenAI has now opened access to users in the US, Canada, Japan and Korea without a code, meaning you can download the app and start exploring right away. The company said this availability is only "limited time only," however.
If you're outside those regions, though, you'll still need to wait for wider access or find an invite code. Here's how it works.
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How to download and log into Sora without a code
Download the Sora app from the Apple App Store. Sign in using your ChatGPT account (the same login you use for ChatGPT or ChatGPT Plus). That's it. No invite code required if you're in the US, Canada, Japan or Korea.
Once logged in, you can instantly start watching, sharing and creating AI-generated videos in the Sora feed.
If you don't live in these countries, you'll need to try one of the following methods to log in.
OpenAI's Sora is available as an iOS app and through the Sora.com website. Screenshot by Katelyn Chedraoui/OpenAI
How to get an invite code for OpenAI's Sora app
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