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GPTs are custom versions of ChatGPT with added instructions and extra knowledge. [1] GPTs can be used and created from the GPT Store. Any user can easily create them without any programming knowledge. [2] GPTs can be tailored for specific writing styles, topics, or tasks. The ability to create GPTs was introduced in November 2023, [1] and by January 2024, more than 3 million GPTs had been published. [3]
GPTs can be configured to answer complex questions in specific fields, solve problems, provide image-based information, or create digital content. They can be programmed as educational tools, purchasing guides, or technical advisors, as well as for many others applications. [4]
GPTs are accessed from the GPT Store section of the ChatGPT web page. The “Explore GPT” link opens the store where the most popular GPTs in each section are highlighted. [5] The GPTs are organized by categories. The store also uses a rating system based on user experiences similar to that used by other app stores such as Apple's App Store or Google Play. Those with the best ratings appear at the top of each category. [6]
According to La Vanguardia, the most popular categories are: [7]
It is expected that in the future the creators of GPTs will be able to monetize them. [8]
Companies like Moderna are using GPTs to assist in various specific business tasks. The company has created 750 GPTs for its own internal use. [9]
Creating GPTs does not require prior programming knowledge. [1] Free users can use existing GPTs but cannot create their own. [10] Paying subscribers can use the editor on the ChatGPT site to configure the GPT's name, image and description, instructions and access to APIs, along with visibility options. [11]
The implementation and use of GPTs has not been without criticism. The GPT Store has been criticized for the proliferation of low-quality GPTs and spam due to a lack of effective moderation. [8] There are also concerns about data privacy and security, as GPTs may collect and use personal information in ways that are not always transparent to users. [12]