Ep 76: Sora Creators Bill Peebles, Rohan Sahai & Thomas Dimson on Their Unexpected Viral Success

In this interview, Jacob Effron speaks with Bill Peebles, Rohan Sahai, and Thomas Dimson, members of the Sora team at OpenAI, about the development and launch of Sora, a new AI video generation app. They discuss the unexpected popularity of Sora, the challenges of allocating GPU capacity, and the decision to create Sora as a standalone app with a focus on social interaction and user creation. The team also shares insights on user behavior, the evolution of video models, and future milestones, including potential scientific breakthroughs. They touch on the integration of video models within the broader OpenAI ecosystem, monetization strategies, and the importance of balancing user freedom with content moderation. The conversation also explores the potential of Sora in gaming and interactive storytelling, as well as its impact across different geographic regions.