OpenAI delays launch of custom GPT store

ChatGPT maker OpenAI has delayed the launch of its custom GPT store where users can engage with a variety of personalized chatbots until early 2024.

The delay is attributed to the disruptions caused by the removal and subsequent reinstatement of Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman.

During its first developer conference in November, OpenAI introduced the custom GPTs and store, which were set to be launched later that month.

The company is continuing to “make improvements” to GPTs based on customer feedback, the memo said.

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The GPTs are early versions of AI assistants that perform real-world tasks such as booking flights on behalf of a user. It is also expected to allow users to share their GPTs and earn money based on the number of users.

On November 6, OpenAI, headquartered in San Francisco, unveiled during its inaugural developer conference that users could commence the creation of personalized iterations of ChatGPT without the necessity of coding knowledge. This strategic move positions the artificial intelligence startup to fend off rivals in a progressively competitive market.