At the recent OpenAI DevDay (Development Day), the company presented one of the most ambitious projects in its short history: GPT Store, a tool that allows you to create personalized versions of ChatGPT designed by any user, without the need for programming knowledge.
The GPT Store will be an online store that will allow these personalized versions to be created, shared and monetized in an accessible way. The initial idea was to launch this novelty in the coming weeks. However, OpenAI has decided to postpone its launch until early 2024, according to Axios.
Although the news has not yet been publicly confirmed, the decision to delay the GPT Store would have been communicated internally to OpenAI employees. This delay appears to be related to recent events at the company, including the firing and subsequent rehiring of Sam Altman, as well as changes to the board of directors. The startup assures that, despite the delay, there will be other exciting updates to ChatGPT soon.
Users, who were eagerly awaiting the arrival of the GPT Store, will now have to wait until next year to enjoy this platform. Although the wait doesn't seem excessively long, it will be interesting to see if OpenAI sets a more specific date for its enablement, providing the community with a clear estimate.
It's important to note that despite the delay to the GPT Store, the ability to create custom versions of ChatGPT is still available. However, this option is limited to ChatGPT Plus subscribers, and users must still share their creations using direct links since the online store is not available.
The GPT Store, when it finally arrives, will divide ChatGPT variants into categories and establish rankings based on their usage, highlighting the most popular or highest-rated chatbots. This platform aims to offer a more convenient and accessible way to share and potentially earn money from custom versions of ChatGPT.
OpenAI GPTs present a simple tool that allows users to create chatbots directly from a conversation with ChatGPT. The most attractive feature lies in the possibility of providing these chatbots with specific skills or connecting them with external applications and services, turning them into more powerful and versatile virtual assistants.
An important point to note is that GPTs, whether created by users or purchased from the GPT Store, will not be able to access third-party conversations. This approach respects user privacy and ensures that the creators of custom versions of ChatGPT do not have access to users' interactions with the AI chatbot.
In short, the postponement of the GPT Store is part of OpenAI's strategy to offer more commercial solutions, such as GPTs, which have been a key component in the company's recent developments. This change has also been part of the decisions that led to the conflict and subsequent dismissal of Sam Altman by the board of directors. As we head into 2024, OpenAI is expected to continue to surprise with innovations and advancements in the field of artificial intelligence.
