OpenAI to Test GPT Monetization with US Builders, Sparks Innovation

OpenAI has announced a new initiative to partner with a select group of US builders to test usage-based GPT earnings, aiming to foster a vibrant ecosystem that rewards creativity and impact. This announcement comes alongside individual reports of developers receiving incentives such as a $2.5k grant from the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub and $25 of free API credit from OpenAI, sparking discussions about the potential for monetization of GPT applications. The move has been met with enthusiasm from the developer community, with many seeing it as an opportunity to drive innovation and competition in the field.