sora's competitors loudly proclaim THIS IS FINE

https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/openai-is-sunsetting-sora-but-its-not-the-end-for-ai-video-generation

i don't believe any of the claims of "cash-flow positive" in this story. remember that private companies are broadly able to *lie their asses off* if it's not to an investor

OpenAI is sunsetting Sora, but it's not the end for AI video generation

The generative video startups with enterprise users and a steady cash flow are increasingly optimistic about the future.

PitchBook Data, Inc.

@davidgerard I have lied my ass off to investors, as a VP of Engineering at various startups that was an important part of my job.

Not proud of it.