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There are some messages you never want to see on your screen. This one was painfully simple: “Sora is no longer available. You can export your data at any time.” Well, thank you very much, OpenAI. Nothing says “valued paying customer” quite like being told one of the tools you actually used has been wheeled out the back door. According to OpenAI’s own help page, the Sora web and app experiences were discontinued on April 26, 2026 , while the Sora API is scheduled to continue until September 24, 2026 . OpenAI also recommends exporting Sora content as soon as possible, because after any final export period, Sora-related data may be permanently deleted. And that brings me to the real point of this post: Sora was one of the reasons I kept paying for ChatGPT. This Wasn’t Just a Toy For some people, Sora may have looked like a fun little video generator. Something to play with for a few minutes and then forget. For creators like me, it was more than that. Sora was part of a real cr...

https://youtu.be/6cnA91ywqq4 Why do I still create — long after I was supposed to slow down? 🤔 Why I Create is a personal reflection on curiosity, purpose, and the simple joy of staying engaged with the world. It’s about learning for the love of learning 📚, sharing without preaching 🤝, and finding meaning in asking questions out loud. Along the way, there’s humor 😊, honesty 💬, and a reminder that curiosity doesn’t come with an expiration date. If you’ve ever felt that quiet pull to keep learning, keep creating, and keep wondering ✨ — this one’s for you. I used ChatGPT, PowerPoint, ZOOM Clips, and ScreenPal to help me put all of this together. Let's not forget my own voice. 😊