| OpenAI plans to launch its previously teased GPT store next week, the company just announced in an email to developers — allowing users to easily share, discover, and profit from custom GPT creations. |
| The details: |
| The GPT Store was initially slated for November but was pushed back amidst OpenAI’s leadership chaos.OpenAI has hinted at a revenue-sharing model based on community usage, allowing creators to profit from their custom GPTs.A leaderboard will surface the top GPTs in the store, with OpenAI also spotlighting ‘the most useful and delightful’ creations in various categories.Chats are not shared with the GPT builder, and users also have the option to keep a GPT private and internal. |
| Why it matters: Is this the App Store moment for GPTs? The discoverability and revenue sharing of a GPT Store will open a brand new distribution platform for creators — enabling a new wave of AI builders (and encouraging others to build on OpenAI’s platform). |
OpenAI’s App Store For GPTs Will Launch Next Week
OpenAI’s upcoming GPT Store, a marketplace for GPT-based applications, signifies a pivotal shift towards more accessible AI-driven development. The store, set to open next week, will allow creators to list custom GPT apps without needing to code, as long as they align with OpenAI’s guidelines. This move democratizes the creation of generative AI applications, empowering developers to design anything from culinary bots to code-review assistants using the GPT Builder tool.
While the launch is a considerable stride in AI accessibility, details regarding monetization remain undisclosed. The implications of the GPT Store on the wider tech ecosystem are yet to unfold, but it’s clear that OpenAI is recalibrating from a model provider to a platform curator—potentially disrupting AI consultancy services that have traditionally built custom solutions. techcrunch
Why does this matter?
Beyond the convenience for developers, the GPT Store could spur a new wave of hyper-specialized AI tools, tailored for niche professional communities. Imagine a GPT app that not only assists architects with structural calculations but also imbues their designs with historical architectural styles, reshaping the future of design with a blend of AI efficiency and cultural awareness.
Source: The Intelligence Age