Introduction
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been at the forefront of technological advancements, with OpenAI leading the charge in many respects. One of their most significant contributions to the field is the development of Generative Pretrained Transformers (GPTs), which have revolutionized the way we interact with AI. The recent introduction of OpenAI GPTs and the GPT Store has opened up a new world of possibilities for customization and sharing of AI models.
What are OpenAI GPTs?
OpenAI GPTs are custom versions of ChatGPT that anyone can create for a specific purpose. These personalized bots can perform tasks as varied as teaching math to kids, helping navigate the complexities of board games, or even designing creative stickers. The creation of a GPT doesn’t require any coding, making it accessible to anyone. You can create a GPT for personal use, for your company’s internal use, or even for everyone.
How do OpenAI GPTs work?
Creating a GPT is as simple as starting a conversation, giving it instructions and extra knowledge, and picking what it can do, like searching the web, making images, or analyzing data. Many power users maintain a list of carefully crafted prompts and instruction sets, manually copying them into ChatGPT. GPTs now do all of that for you.
The GPT Store
The GPT Store is a platform where users can share and sell their customized AI models. It features creations by verified builders, making GPTs searchable and allowing them to climb the leaderboards. The most useful and delightful GPTs are spotlighted in categories like productivity, education, and “just for fun”.
Monetizing GPTs
In the coming months, creators will also be able to earn money based on how many people are using their GPT. This opens up a new avenue for AI enthusiasts to monetize their creativity and expertise.
Privacy and Safety
As always, users are in control of their data with ChatGPT. Chats with GPTs are not shared with builders. If a GPT uses third-party APIs, users can choose whether data can be sent to that API. When builders customize their own GPT with actions or knowledge, the builder can choose if user chats with that GPT can be used to improve and train the models.
Conclusion
The introduction of OpenAI GPTs and the GPT Store represents a significant step forward in the democratization of AI. It empowers individuals and organizations to create and share AI models tailored to their specific needs, fostering a community of builders and users that can learn from each other and contribute to the advancement of AI.