GPTs


GPTs are customized generative pre-trained transformers accessible through OpenAI's chatbot ChatGPT. They are derived from OpenAI's main GPT models, such as GPT-4o. GPTs can be used and created from the GPT Store. Any user can easily create them without any programming knowledge. GPTs can be tailored for specific writing styles, topics, or tasks. The ability to create GPTs was introduced in November 2023, and by January 2024, more than 3 million GPTs had been published.

Features and uses

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.
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. 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.
According to La Vanguardia, the most popular categories are:
It is expected that in the future the creators of GPTs will be able to monetize them.
Companies like Moderna are using GPTs to assist in various specific business tasks. The company has created 750 GPTs for its own internal use.

Configuration

Installing GPTs is a simple task that does not require prior programming knowledge. Free users can use existing GPTs but cannot customize their own. Paying subscribers, can use a “Create a GPT” link at the page chat.openai.com/gpts/editor where they can specify the title and description and upload an image or ask the artificial intelligence to automatically create one based on the title and description. The process also involves specifying the GPT's objective and how it should behave along with “conversation starters” which are phrases to activate it. Optionally, APIs can be triggered using the “Add actions” option. There are three publication options: Public, private or accessible only to people with a link.

Criticism

The implementation and use of GPTs has not been without criticism. The main concerns are ethics and the accuracy of the information generated. The GPT Store has been criticized for the proliferation of low-quality GPTs and spam due to a lack of effective moderation. 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.