AI video goes corporate — Microsoft 365 Copilot adds OpenAI’s viral Sora 2

Microsoft has added OpenAI’s Sora 2 to its Microsoft 365 Copilot. The announcement was made at this week’s Ignite 2025 conference. Sora 2 enhances video creation within Microsoft 365 and quickly gained popularity thanks to the high quality of the videos it produces.

Sora 2 creates videos that look far more realistic than the original Sora. While it’s received a lot of positive attention, it’s also sparked debate, as AI-created videos are often a sensitive subject. A new feature called “cameos” lets users create videos featuring the likeness of specific people.

As a huge fan of Sora, I was so excited to hear about another way to access it! It originally launched with an invite system, but now if you’re a business using Microsoft’s Frontier program, you can actually use Sora 2 right inside Microsoft 365 Copilot. That’s a game changer!

Sora 2 in Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft is continuing a trend by adding Sora 2 to Microsoft 365 Copilot. They previously introduced the first Sora to Bing Video Creator earlier this year. More recently, Microsoft has been moving away from the Bing brand for its AI features, integrating Bing Video Creator directly into Copilot.

Microsoft 365 Copilot is getting an upgrade with Sora 2, which will now be part of the creation tools within compatible apps.

Create is available to commercial users in the Frontier program.

Copilot now lets you create short videos with AI using Sora 2. While working on a video project in Copilot, you can also easily add voiceovers, music, and your brand’s visual elements.

AI video minus the “slop”

I was really impressed when OpenAI unveiled Sora 2 last month. It’s a huge step up from the original, and it feels like we’re seeing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI-generated videos being pushed. The team behind Sora even suggested it could be a turning point – a bit like when GPT 3.5 really changed the game for text-based AI.

GPT-3.5, released in March 2022, significantly advanced what AI could do. Considering the impressive initial results from Sora 2, OpenAI made a smart choice in using GPT-3.5 as a benchmark to showcase the capabilities of their new video creation tool.

Sora 2 is an improved AI video generator that can understand complex instructions and create more realistic-looking videos. It also includes new features like the ability to insert yourself into the videos it creates.

This tool is capable of creating remarkably realistic videos, demonstrated by a convincing fake clip depicting OpenAI’s Sam Altman stealing artwork from the Studio Ghibli headquarters.

Sora 2 excels at creating videos of incredibly complex actions that were previously beyond the reach of AI, like realistic Olympic gymnastics, paddleboarding backflips that follow the laws of physics, and even a cat clinging on during a triple axel jump.

Sora 2 team, OpenAI

The launch of Sora 2 coincided with the release of the Sora app on iOS.

Leading tech firms like Meta and Google are rapidly advancing the field of AI-generated video. Meta launched “Vibes” in September, and Google followed suit with its Nano Banana, which is powered by its Gemini AI model.

FAQ

What is Microsoft 365 Copilot?

Microsoft offers several products called “Copilot,” which can be confusing. Microsoft 365 Copilot is an AI assistant that works within apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. It combines information from the internet with your company’s own data to help you work smarter.

Microsoft 365 Copilot can help you create things like Word documents and summarize your Outlook emails. It can even suggest formulas in Excel. Plus, it integrates with other Microsoft 365 apps like Teams and PowerPoint.

Microsoft 365 Copilot also integrates with agents – AI tools that are becoming essential for automating tasks and streamlining workflows.

What is Sora 2?

Sora 2 is an AI-powered video generator created by OpenAI that makes incredibly realistic videos. A unique feature called ‘cameos’ allows you to include specific people in your videos, but only with their permission.

Is Sora 2 free?

Sora 2 is currently available for free, but you need an invitation to use it. The free version lets you make shorter videos with a lower image quality, and it also supports simple appearances of people or objects within the videos.

For $20 a month, Sora 2 Pro lets you create longer, higher-quality videos. It also includes features like improved cameos and precise audio syncing.

What is Microsoft’s Frontier program?

Microsoft’s Frontier program lets you try out new Copilot and AI features. It used to be just for businesses, but now anyone with a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription can join the preview.

You can try out new features in Microsoft 365 apps through the web versions of those apps. Microsoft recently explained how to join the program and announced that it’s expanding.

2025-11-18 19:13