Why OpenAI really shut down Sora
TechCrunch • 3/24/2026 – 3/30/2026
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Final Score50/100
CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-03-24
- 2026-03-25
- 2026-03-28
- 2026-03-30Why OpenAI really shut down Sora (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 19 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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