OpenAI is rolling out custom versions of ChatGPT, known as GPTs, that can be tailored for specific purposes. These GPTs can be created by anyone to assist in their daily life, work, or specific tasks, and can then be shared with others.

What are GPTs?

GPTs are a new way to create a tailored version of ChatGPT. They can be used to learn the rules of any board game, help teach your kids math, design stickers, and more. The creation process is as simple as starting a conversation, giving it instructions and extra knowledge, and choosing its capabilities, such as searching the web, making images, or analyzing data.

How to Create a GPT

Creating a GPT requires no coding skills. They can be made for personal use, for a company’s internal use, or for everyone. You can try creating your own GPT at chat.openai.com/create.

Availability of GPTs

Example GPTs, including Canva and Zapier AI Actions, are available today for ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise users. OpenAI plans to offer GPTs to more users soon.

Customizing ChatGPT

Since the launch of ChatGPT, users have been asking for ways to customize it to fit their specific needs. OpenAI launched Custom Instructions in July that allowed users to set some preferences. However, requests for more control kept coming. GPTs now automate this process.

Community Contributions

OpenAI believes that the most incredible GPTs will come from builders in the community. Whether you’re an educator, coach, or someone who loves to build helpful tools, you don’t need to know coding to make one and share your expertise.

The GPT Store

Starting today, GPTs can be created and shared publicly. Later this month, OpenAI is launching the GPT Store, featuring creations by verified builders. Once in the store, GPTs become searchable and may climb the leaderboards. The most useful and delightful GPTs will be spotlighted in categories like productivity, education, and “just for fun”. In the coming months, creators will also be able to earn money based on how many people are using their GPT.

Privacy and Safety

OpenAI has built GPTs with privacy and safety in mind. Your chats with GPTs are not shared with builders. If a GPT uses third-party APIs, you choose whether data can be sent to that API. Builders can choose if user chats with their GPT can be used to improve and train models. These choices build upon the existing privacy controls users have, including the option to opt your entire account out of model training.

Review Systems

New systems have been set up to review GPTs against usage policies. These systems aim to prevent users from sharing harmful GPTs, including those that involve fraudulent activity, hateful content, or adult themes. Builders can verify their identity to build user trust. OpenAI will continue to monitor and learn how people use GPTs and update and strengthen safety mitigations. Users can report concerns with a specific GPT on the GPT shared page.

Future of GPTs

GPTs will continue to get more useful and smarter, and you’ll eventually be able to let them take on real tasks in the real world. In the field of AI, these systems are often discussed as “agents”.

Developer Connections

In addition to using built-in capabilities, developers can also define custom actions by making one or more APIs available. This allows GPTs to be connected to the real world, further enhancing their utility.