OpenAI to Launch Custom GPTs on April 9, Integrating TTS for Enhanced AI Interactions

OpenAI is enhancing the functionality of ChatGPT through the introduction of custom Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs), set to replace the plugins beta on April 9, as announced on February 23. This move is aimed at providing a more efficient way to customize ChatGPT, with a strong focus on user and developer adoption. Additionally, on February 24, OpenAI is optimizing GPT in AI assistants and implementing response streaming to minimize wait times, making interactions feel more immediate and reducing the gap between user input and AI response. Furthermore, OpenAI is updating its GPT store, likened to 'the next app store', where users can rate GPTs, send feedback, and access additional information. This development is part of a broader effort to make AI interactions more natural and efficient, leveraging custom instructions and prompt optimization techniques discovered by users, as highlighted on February 25. The integration of Text-to-Speech (TTS) is also emphasized, making answers feel more alive and sci-fi.