OpenAI has introduced GPTs, custom versions of ChatGPT, designed to cater to individual users’ needs, whether for education, creativity, or other professional purposes. GPTs distinguish themselves by being user-friendly and eliminating the requirement for programming skills, enabling individuals and organizations to create personalized AI models easily.
Users can configure GPTs, adding knowledge and capabilities like web searching, image creation, or data analysis. OpenAI has recently highlighted the ability to expand GPT features through custom actions using API integration, providing new possibilities for GPTs, including connecting to databases, managing emails, and enhancing online shopping experiences.
While the support for ChatGPT plugins is currently ongoing, the future of these plugins remains uncertain. OpenAI’s Developer Relations representative, Logan, suggested a long-term vision of transitioning plugins into GPT actions.
Developers may be able to convert existing plugins into actions within their personalized GPTs. This direction aims for a more integrated and flexible approach, but it raises questions about the potential evolution or phase-out of the current ChatGPT plugins in future iterations. OpenAI’s GPTs offer exciting opportunities for customization and innovation while the development of the platform continues to evolve.
