Ever found yourself chatting with a bot and thinking, “Hmm, this is helpful, but I wish it knew more about, say, underwater basket weaving”? Well, hold onto your hats (or baskets), because the world of conversational AI just got a turbo boost.
The Big Idea: Custom GPTs on Demand
Imagine this: You’re knee-deep in a debate about the best superhero movie or looking for that perfect sourdough recipe. Instead of sifting through endless internet pages, you simply call upon your personalized AI, right in your chat, tailored to your current obsession. Think of it as having a team of expert consultants in your pocket, ready to jump in when you need them.
You can now bring GPTs into any conversation in ChatGPT – simply type @ and select the GPT.
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) January 30, 2024
This allows you to add relevant GPTs with the full context of the conversation. pic.twitter.com/Pjn5uIy9NF
The GPT Store: A Marketplace of Minds
Enter the GPT Store, like an App Store where developers showcase their creations. Kicking off a bunch of cool, new things and figuring out how to earn from them, from the oddball ideas to the really important ones. Developers can now get a slice of the pie by selling access to their GPTs. The idea? To make our digital conversations richer, more diverse, and tailored to our whims. I’m here for it.
But, There’s a Catch…
Not everything is sunshine and lollipops. Adoption of these custom GPTs is still a drop in the ocean, making up a mere 2.7% of ChatGPT’s global web traffic. And, like a new restaurant facing teething issues, the GPT Store had its share of moderation hiccups, with a few naughty apps sneaking onto the menu. OpenAI’s response? A swift clean-up and a promise of tighter controls. But as the number of GPTs balloons, keeping the digital streets clean is going to be a Herculean task.
So, What’s Next?
This is a glimpse into a future where AI becomes as personalized and diverse as human expertise. Yes, there are hurdles. Yes, it’s a work in progress. But the potential? Limitless.
Here’s a thought: How do we, as a community, shape the future of it? AI’s getting big in our chats. How we use it and tackle its challenges will change not just chatbots, but how we all connect online. So, dive in, explore, and maybe even create a GPT of your own. The future of conversation is calling. Ready to answer?
Looking Forward
The road ahead is dotted with both innovation and challenges. Let’s not just be passive users but active shapers of this technology. After all, the future doesn’t just happen; we build it.