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OpenAI's new Sora 2 is insane. Open AAI just dropped Sora 2 and it's invite only right now. This thing makes videos that look real in seconds. I'm talking Olympic gymnastics and skateboard tricks that follow actual physics. It has audio that syncs perfectly with the video. Today I'm showing you exactly what it can do. Let's go. So, OpenAI released Sora 2 on September 30th, 2025. This is a huge upgrade from the original Sora that launched in February 2024. The first Sora was limited to a small group of testers. Now Sora 2 is rolling out, but it's invite only at launch. And here's the thing. Once you get in, you can use it for free. There are usage limits, but you don't need to pay anything to start creating videos. Let me break down what makes Sora too different from every other AI video tool out there. First, the physics are way better. Earlier video models would break the laws of reality to make a prompt work. If you prompted a basketball player missing a shot, the ball might teleport into the hoop. With Sora 2, if the player misses, the ball bounces off the backboard like it should in real life. Open AAI says Sora 2 can do things that were impossible for older models. Olympic gymnastics routines, back flips on a paddle board that model buoyancy correctly, and triple axles with a cat holding on. These are complex movements that require understanding how objects move in the real world. Second, Sora 2 generates audio that syncs with the video. The first Sora couldn't make sound. You had to add audio separately. Now, Sora 2 creates dialogue and sound effects that match what's happening on screen. This is huge because it saves hours of editing work. Third, you can put yourself in the videos. There's a feature called cameos. You record a short video of yourself once and then Sora 2 can insert you into any scene it generates. Your appearance and voice stay accurate. You control who can use your cameo. You can share it with friends so they can add you to their videos or keep it private. You can revoke access anytime. If you want to scale your business, get more customers, and save hundreds of hours with AI automation, join the AI profit boardroom. This community has more than 1,000 members who are all using AI to grow faster and work smarter. Link in the description. Now, let's talk about how to actually use this. Sora 2 is available through a new iOS app called Sora. You download it, request an invite, and wait. The app is free to download. It launched in the US and Canada first. Open AAI says more countries are coming soon. Once you get access, you can start generating videos. The app has a social feed like Tik Tok. You can watch other people's AI videos, remix them, and share your own. There's also a web version at sora.com. Same features, just accessed through your browser. If you're a Chat GPT Pro subscriber, you get access to Sora 2 Pro. This is a higher quality version of the model. It costs $200 per month as part of the chat GPT pro plan. You don't pay extra for Sora. It's included. Chat GPT plus subscribers at $20 per month don't get extra benefits. They use the same free tier as everyone else. The free tier has generous limits, but depends on how much computing power is available. When demand is high, you might hit limits or wait in a queue. Chat GPT Pro users get priority access during peak times. Julian Goldie reads every comment, so make sure you comment below and let me know what you think about Sora 2. Now, let me get into some specific ways people are already using this. Content creators are using Sora 2 to make YouTube videos and social media content. Instead of filming everything or buying stock footage, they generate custom clips. You can create product demos without the product, travel videos without traveling, tutorial content with perfect visual examples. Marketers are making ads that normally cost thousands of dollars. You can show your product in different environments without renting locations or hiring a crew. Need a commercial showing your product at the beach, in a kitchen, and in an office. Generate all three scenes in one session. Course creators are making explainer videos with custom visuals. No more digging through stock libraries trying to find something that sort of matches your topic. Just describe what you need and generate it. Small businesses can now compete with big brands on video content. You don't need a huge budget. You just need good ideas. The real advantage is speed. You can test 10 different video concepts in the time it would take to set up one traditional shoot. You can experiment with styles and angles without spending money. In business, speed wins. The faster you test and learn, the faster you grow. We have a full SOP and process for using AI tools inside the AI money lab. The link is in the comments and description. You get access to over 100 different use cases and tutorials. We give away a checklist of 100 different tutorials. There's freebies every day inside the community feed. You can get all the video notes and all the resources that 28,000 members are using right now. When you see that number, you know you're missing out. This community is growing fast. Link in the description. Now, let me talk about what Sora 2 can't do because no tool is perfect. The model still makes mistakes. It's better at physics than older models, but not perfect. You might get small glitches, a hand that looks slightly off, a background element that doesn't make sense. These happen, but you can usually regenerate and get a better result. Complex interactions are tricky if you want two people having a detailed conversation, or someone doing a very complicated task. Sora 2 might struggle. It works best for simpler shots, wide landscapes, product close-ups, single subjects, atmospheric scenes. There are safety filters to prevent misuse. You can't generate videos of real public figures without permission. You can't make deep fakes or misleading content. The system blocks inappropriate content. This is good because it means Sora 2 won't get shut down or heavily regulated. Open AAI is being careful about safety so the platform stays accessible. Let me give you some advanced tips for getting good results. Be specific with your prompts. Instead of saying, "Make me a video of a beach," say, "Make me a cinematic drone shot rising above a tropical beach at sunset with turquoise water and palm trees." Give Sora 2 details about camera movement, time of day, mood, and specific elements you want. Think in scenes, not stories. Sora 2 is great at creating individual shots, but it won't write a full narrative. Break your video idea into specific scenes. Generate them one by one, then stitch them together in a video editor. Don't be afraid to regenerate, and the first attempt might not be perfect. Tweak your prompt and try again. You can generate multiple versions quickly. Keep track of which prompts work. Build a library of effective prompts you can reuse. Over time, you'll learn what works and what doesn't. Now, let me talk about where this technology is headed. Video generation will get faster. We're probably 12 to 18 months away from real-time generation. You'll describe what you want and watch it generate live. Adjustments will happen instantly. We'll see integration with other AI tools. Combine Sora 2 with an AI voice generator and script writer. Input a topic and the system creates a complete video script, voice over, visuals, editing, all automated. Personalization will become huge. AI will generate videos customized for individual viewers. Different versions of the same ad based on who's watching, different educational content based on learning style, mass personalization at scale. New job roles will emerge. AI video directors, I content strategists. These roles don't exist yet, but they will. People who master these skills early will have an advantage. The barrier to entry for video content will disappear. Right now, you need equipment, skills, or money. Soon, you'll just need an idea. This levels the playing field. Small creators and startups will compete with big players. But here's what won't change. Audiences want value. Entertainment, education, inspiration, or solutions. The format is easier to produce, but the message still matters. Now, let me address concerns about AI replacing jobs. Yes, some jobs will change. Stock footage companies will adapt. Low-end video editing will face competition, but new opportunities are being created. People who understand both creativity and AI tools are in high demand. The job doesn't go away. It evolves. AI doesn't replace creativity. It amplifies it. You still need ideas. You still need strategy. You still need to understand your audience. The tool just helps you execute faster. When Photoshop came out, people said it would kill photography. Instead, it created an entire industry of digital art. AI video generation is the same. It's opening doors. The key is to adapt. If you're in video production, add AI tools to your skill set. If you're a content creator, integrate these tools into your workflow. If you're a business owner, understand how this helps you compete. Resistance to change never works. Adaptation wins. Let me give you some specific tips. Use reference images when possible. If you have a specific look in mind, describe it in detail. The more context you give Sora 2, the better it matches your vision. Think about transitions. If you're creating multiple clips, think about how they flow together. Generate clips with natural transition points. Experiment with aspect ratios. Sora 2 can generate vertical for Tik Tok, square for Instagram, widescreen for YouTube. Match your format to your platform. Learn from your results. Track which prompts give the best outputs. Build a library of what works. OpenAI says videos you create with Sora 2 are yours to use commercially. You own the rights. Some AI tools have weird restrictions, but not Sora 2. You still need to be smart. If you're creating content for clients, be transparent about using AI. Don't try to pass it off as real footage if it's not. My recommendation, just be honest. Most people think AI is cool anyway. There's no reason to hide it. Sora 2 is just the beginning. AI video will keep getting better and faster. The people who win are the ones who start now, not next month, not when it's perfect. Now, pick one use case, generate one video, see what happens, then improve. That's how you build momentum. And that's how you stay ahead. If you want to scale your business, get more customers, and save hundreds of hours with AI automation, join the AI profit boardroom. This community has more than 1,000 members who are all using AI to grow faster. Link in the description. If you want help with SEO and getting more traffic, book a free SEO strategy session. We'll analyze your site and give you a clear road map for ranking higher. Link in the comments and description. Check out the AI money lab where we have a full SOP for using tools like Sora 2, over 100 use cases and tutorials, access to a checklist of 100 tutorials we give away as freebies, all the video notes and resources that 28,000 members are using. Link in the description. Thanks for watching. Drop a comment and let me know what you're going to create and hit subscribe because I drop new AI updates every week. Let's go.