OpenAI Empowers Users: Unveils Customizable GPTs and Announces the Upcoming GPT Store
In a bid to heighten user experience and adaptability, OpenAI has introduced customizable versions of its advanced virtual assistant, ChatGPT, known as GPTs. These custom versions aim to present users with a more tailored route to incorporate artificial assistance into their daily routines, from simple personal tasks to complex professional operations. The customization requires no coding skills, and to create a GPT is fundamentally as simple as initiating a conversation.
Distinct GPT instances may range from learning tools for board games, to mathematical instruction aids, to creative outlets like designing stickers. The potential applications are vast and limited only by user requirements and imagination.
Highlighting the accessibility of this new feature, the development process does not demand coding acumen. OpenAI has provided example GPTs for users on its ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise platforms, with a plan to expand its user base soon.
Custom Instructions, launched in July, marked the start of the personalization process, allowing users to set their preferences. GPTs carry this process further, absorbing the need for manual prompt input and instruction sets which was a cumbersome process for power users.
OpenAI expects the most innovative GPTs to emerge from the creative minds within its user community, inviting users to join the development process, sharing their customization without needing a background in coding. GPT creators can choose to share their inventions publicly, and soon, these will be available in the soon to be launched GPT Store, where creations by verified builders will be featured. Additionally, creators may generate income based on the user population utilizing their GPT.
Data and privacy control aspects of the user-GPT interface have been a priority for OpenAI. User chat interactions with GPTs are not shared with creators. Regarding the use of third-party APIs, users have control over what data can be sent. OpenAI has streamlined its review systems to ensure compliance with usage policies and enhance safety mechanisms to prevent harmful usage. The company also has introduced steps to enhance user trust by enabling builders to verify their identity.
The new GPTs are steps towards the larger vision of artificial "agents", which are increasingly discussed in the field of AI. These "agents" are marked by their utility and intelligence, and could eventually undertake real-life tasks. However, moving gradually towards this future is crucial due to the profound societal implications.
In line with the feedback received from early customers such as Amgen, Bain, and Square, GPTs deliver the desired customization options that align with their unique business scenarios. They permit the creation of ChatGPT variants meant for particular use-cases, organizational departments, or specific datasets. Corporate users can now design their internal-only GPTs, publish them securely to their workspace, and determine their sharing parameters.
Furthermore, OpenAI has taken heed of user feedback regarding the model picker. Consequently, all tools are now amalgamated in a single location without the need for constant model-switching. Also, ChatGPT Plus is updated with new information until April 2023. In essence, OpenAI has corroborated its commitment to interactive development with users, facilitated by the launch of the OpenAI API. By democratizing AI development, it hopes not just to foster safer, more aligned AI, but also paint a more vivid picture of what the future holds.