OpenAI Delays Custom GPT Store Launch Until Early 2024
OpenAI pushes back the highly anticipated launch of its custom GPT store to early 2024 as the company focuses on making improvements to the AI applications. The delay follows a period of significant leadership turmoil at the company.
OpenAI delays the launch of its custom GPT store until early 2024 after originally announcing a debut later in November. According to an internal memo seen by Reuters, the company pushes back the opening to focus on making continuous improvements to the GPTs. OpenAI does not immediately reply to requests for comment regarding the revised timeline.
The planned marketplace draws comparisons to Apple's App Store because it aims to collect the best custom GPT applications and share revenue with popular creators. Initially, the store features AI creations only from verified builders before eventually opening to the broader public. To encourage development, OpenAI gives away $500 in credits to attendees at its November Developer Day event.
This delay follows a period of significant leadership turmoil at OpenAI, which includes the brief ouster and swift return of CEO Sam Altman in November. Reports indicate that the controversial plan to open the AI app store contributes to the internal conflict. The updated timeline arrives just as ChatGPT celebrates its first birthday with over 110 million mobile downloads and $28.6 million in consumer spending.