Sora copycats flooded Apple’s App Store, and some still remain despite Apple’s cleanup efforts.
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Sora Copycats Still Linger On Apple’s App Store Sora Copycats Flooded Apple’s App Store, And Some Still Remain Following the explosive debut of OpenAI’s invite-only video app, Sora , scammers wasted no time. Within days, Sora copycats flooded Apple’s App Store, and some still remain , preying on eager users searching for the viral AI video generator. Image Credits:Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto/ Getty Images The official Sora app, which uses OpenAI’s groundbreaking “Sora 2” video model, quickly captured global attention. But bad actors were just as quick to take advantage. Dozens of fake apps popped up on the App Store, each claiming to be the “official” Sora or “Sora 2,” hoping to trick users into downloads before Apple caught on. Fake Sora Apps Slip Past Apple’s Review Process Surprisingly, many of these imposter apps managed to pass Apple’s strict App Review process. They were publicly listed on the App Store using Sora’s trademarked name , which is widely recognized across the tech industry. According to new research from app intelligence firm …
