1. OpenAI's video-generating app Sora debuted on the U.S. App Store and reached No. 1 position, with an estimated 627,000 downloads in its first week, surpassing ChatGPT's iOS downloads during its first week.
2. Despite being available only in the U.S. and Canada, Sora saw significant adoption, particularly in the U.S., with daily downloads reaching a high of 107,800 on October 1, 2025.
3. The app's popularity has led to widespread use of its deepfake capability, including the creation of deepfakes of deceased people, sparking concerns and discussions about ethical boundaries.
2. Despite being available only in the U.S. and Canada, Sora saw significant adoption, particularly in the U.S., with daily downloads reaching a high of 107,800 on October 1, 2025.
3. The app's popularity has led to widespread use of its deepfake capability, including the creation of deepfakes of deceased people, sparking concerns and discussions about ethical boundaries.
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OpenAI's video-generating app Sora debuted on the U.S. App Store, peaking at No.1, with approximately 627,000 downloads in its first week. This surpassed ChatGPT's iOS downloads during its initial week despite being available only in the U.S. and Canada, predominantly popular in the U.S., with a
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ID: 8a3282ba-41af-424c-a802-96f05af9f735
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Date: Oct. 9, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-09
Created: 2025/10/09 04:20
Updated: 2025/12/08 00:55
Last Read: 2025/10/09 07:05