OpenAI's Sora Shutdown Sparks Funding Fears and Disney Exit

OpenAI is under growing strain after shutting down its Sora AI video project (its ~100-day run), while Disney exits a $1B investment. The company is courting new funds and even offering guaranteed returns, a move critics liken to a Ponzi-like setup, as profitability remains elusive and Microsoft’s deep involvement looms large. Many see the chaos as potentially driving consolidation or a breakup rather than a straightforward Microsoft takeover.