ChatGPT might soon allow users to create videos with Sora directly through the chat interface.

      A recent report indicates that OpenAI may soon embed its Sora video generator into ChatGPT.

      OpenAI is said to be preparing to incorporate its well-regarded AI video creator directly into ChatGPT, which would enable a larger number of users to produce short videos using simple text prompts within the chat interface.

      As reported by The Information, sources familiar with OpenAI’s intentions reveal that the company plans to launch Sora within ChatGPT in the near future. This initiative would represent a major advancement in enhancing the multimodal features of the company’s primary AI assistant.

      Sora is OpenAI's tool for text-to-video generation, allowing users to craft short video clips based on simple text prompts. It can generate both realistic and stylized scenes and is part of OpenAI's broader aim to broaden generative AI's offerings beyond just text and images.

      Last September, OpenAI released Sora as a standalone application where users could create and share AI-generated videos in a format similar to a social media feed. The company now seems focused on integrating this technology into ChatGPT to expand its user base.

      Incorporating Sora into ChatGPT has the potential to significantly enhance the tool's accessibility.

      Integrating Sora directly into ChatGPT could make video generation much more approachable for average users. Rather than toggling between different apps, users would be able to create videos within a chat, much like how ChatGPT currently generates text, images, and other types of content.

      This integration could also enhance OpenAI's competitive position in the text-to-video sector, where competing AI companies have released comparable tools that convert text prompts into short videos. Reports suggest that this move will not affect the standalone Sora app, as OpenAI intends to keep it operational even after the integration.

      OpenAI has not yet made any official announcements, so the timeline for this integration remains uncertain. The company is expected to provide additional information prior to the launch.

      Pranob is a seasoned technology journalist with over eight years of experience covering consumer tech.

      Google is preparing to launch the Gemini AI app for Mac, featuring Desktop Intelligence.

      Google is enhancing its AI capabilities on desktops with a dedicated Gemini application for Mac currently undergoing testing, which may introduce a new feature called Desktop Intelligence. Bloomberg reports that Google has begun private testing of an early version of the Gemini Mac app with a select group of users. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to compete more directly with desktop AI applications like ChatGPT and Claude, both of which already provide native Mac experiences.

      The current iteration of the app is in early development and lacks some planned features, but testing indicates that Google aims for a release in the near future. Presently, Mac users primarily utilize Gemini via the web, so a dedicated app could greatly enhance the user experience.

      If you have ever expressed frustration towards an AI chatbot for not recalling what you previously mentioned, you might now be qualified for a job. A startup named Memvid is offering $800 for a single day's work focused solely on critiquing AI. The position involves interacting with chatbots for eight hours, observing their memory lapses, and documenting each annoying repetition and detail that the AI forgets.

      Microsoft PowerToys version 0.98 is bringing three significant upgrades to your Windows PC.

      Microsoft has launched PowerToys v0.98.0, a substantial enhancement to the widely-used Windows productivity toolkit. This new update features a redesigned Keyboard Manager, a new Command Palette Dock, and a significantly improved CursorWrap experience for users employing multiple monitors.