OpenAI expects that crowdsourced use cases for ChatGPT will generate some clever, useful applications they might not have otherwise thought of. A GPT Store will soon launch that will allow verified builders to share their custom-built GPTs, where you can search for and use specific GPTs that you or your business may find helpful.
There will also be leaderboards showcasing the most popular GPTs, and OpenAI will also highlight other standout creations — just as app stores do for third-party apps. OpenAI says the store will feature categories for its GPTs, including education, productivity, and “just for fun.” Developers of popular GPTs will also be able to earn money based on how many people are using their creations. In the meantime, users currently can publicly share their GPTs for free without the GPT Store.
OpenAI also says that safety and privacy will be protected when publicly sharing custom-built GPTs. Creators will be given the option whether or not they want to share their chats used to build and test an AI, as well as whether or not data can be sent to third-party APIs that are connected to a GPT. The company also has safety in mind as its AIs become smarter and begin to interact more with the real world, especially as users develop custom GPTs in unexpected and innovative ways. In its announcement, the company states that “it’s important to move incrementally towards this future, as it will require careful technical and safety work — and time for society to adapt. We have been thinking deeply about the societal implications and will have more analysis to share soon.”