Katzenberg-backed startup in talks for deep access to OpenAI's Sora model
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A filmmaker-focused startup co-founded by Jeffrey Katzenberg, Bill Peebles and Sujay Jaswa is negotiating deep access to OpenAI's Sora video model, according to The Information.
Under the terms under discussion, the startup could heavily customize Sora and sell software built on it, while OpenAI would receive an undisclosed equity stake. Reports say the talks would revive Sora after OpenAI's earlier retreat from the model. No agreement has been reported.
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Tibor Blaho@btibor91XOpenAI may revive Sora through a startup backed by Jeffrey KatzenbergAIA stealthy startup cofounded by Jeffrey Katzenberg and former Sora lead Bill Peebles is in talks with OpenAI to adapt and sell the Sora model to film studios. Tibor Blaho's post says there is a chance a version of Sora is coming back, citing The Information's report.
Stephanie Palazzolo@steph_palazzoloXOpenAI reportedly in talks to revive Sora via Katzenberg-backed startupAIA stealth startup cofounded by Jeffrey Katzenberg and former Sora lead Bill Peebles is reportedly negotiating with OpenAI to adapt and sell the Sora model to film studios. The Information reports the talks, which would revive Sora after OpenAI's earlier retreat from it.
Rohan Paul@rohanpaul_aiXFilmmaker startup negotiates deep access to OpenAI's shuttered Sora modelAIAccording to The Information, a filmmaker-focused startup co-founded by Jeffrey Katzenberg, former Sora research lead Bill Peebles and ex-Dropbox CFO Sujay Jaswa is negotiating deep access to Sora. Under the discussed terms, the startup could heavily customize Sora and sell software built on it, while OpenAI would receive an undisclosed equity stake.

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