Why OpenAI Shut Down Sora

Why OpenAI Shut Down Sora

Author: Tech News Briefing March 31, 2026 Duration: 12:58
OpenAI shocked many last week with its decision to shutter its video generation app Sora. WSJ reporter Berber Jin joins us for an exclusive look behind the scenes of the decision. Plus, at the WSJ Leadership Institute’s recent Chief People Officer Summit, IBM's HR chief explained the company's plan to hire more entry-level workers in a move to prioritize growth, widely contrasting with other companies which look to reduce headcount amid the AI boom. Julie Chang hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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