OpenAI has introduced the GPT Store, marking a significant step in its efforts to democratize artificial intelligence. Following the recent launch of custom GPTs, users have already created over three million unique assistants. The GPT Store serves as a marketplace for builders to showcase and share their custom AI creations, catering to diverse interests and needs.
The GPT Store features a wide array of custom AI assistants, spanning categories such as art, research, programming, education, and lifestyle. Notable assistants include personalized trail recommendations from AllTrails, academic paper searches with Consensus, coding skill expansion with Khan Academy's Code Tutor, presentation design with Canva, book recommendations from Books, and math assistance from CK-12 Flexi. OpenAI emphasizes the simplicity of creating an assistant, requiring no coding knowledge.
To ensure compliance and user safety, OpenAI has implemented new usage policies and brand guidelines. A robust review system, combining human and automated checks, has been established to vet assistants before listing. Users can also flag any content that raises concerns. Starting Q1 2024, OpenAI plans to compensate qualifying US-based builders for user engagement with their assistants, with detailed payment criteria to be disclosed closer to the launch.
For enterprise users, OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Team plans tailored for teams of all sizes. These plans offer access to a private store section, allowing companies to publish and securely share company-specific assistants within their workspace. Admin controls for internal sharing and the ability to select approved external assistants will be provided to ChatGPT Enterprise customers. Importantly, all ChatGPT Team and Enterprise content adheres to strict privacy measures, ensuring that conversations are not used to enhance OpenAI's models.
The GPT Store signifies OpenAI's commitment to fostering an ecosystem of customizable AI solutions. With millions of users already engaging with custom assistants, the store aims to amplify the impact by providing a centralized platform for discovery and collaboration. As OpenAI continues to incentivize builders and offer enterprise solutions, the GPT Store is poised to become a hub for AI innovation, catering to a myriad of user needs.