OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, introduces a new platform for users to exchange personalized ChatGPT chatbots.

OpenAI, led by CEO Sam Altman, has finally launched an online store where users can share personalized versions of the popular ChatGPT chatbot. The store was initially delayed due to leadership changes last year. The GPT Store, which became available to paid ChatGPT users on Wednesday, will gather the chatbots created by users for various purposes, such as teaching math to children or creating unique cocktail recipes. Users will have the option to publicly share their chatbots, and in the future, OpenAI plans to introduce ways for creators to monetize their creations, similar to Apple Inc. or Alphabet Inc.’s Google app stores.

Similar to app stores, OpenAI’s GPT Store allows users to see the most popular and trending chatbots in the Leaderboard and search for them by category. OpenAI said in a blog post announcing the launch that people have made 3 million custom chatbots so far, though it wasn’t clear how many were available in its store at launch. The deal is launched as OpenAI strives to build its service ecosystem and find new sources of income. On Wednesday, OpenAI also announced a new paid tier of ChatGPT for companies with smaller teams. Pricing starts at $25 per month per user. In August, OpenAI first released the business version of ChatGPT, which has added features and data protection.

People who pay to use ChatGPT – including business customers and ChatGPT Plus subscribers – can use or make custom GPTs. Initially, users won’t be able to benefit from their chatbots, OpenAI said. But in the first three months of the year, the company shares information about how people can make money from them. The company said in a blog post that people living in the US are paid “based on user engagement” with its chatbots.

OpenAI initially announced plans to open up shop in late November, but delayed the rollout until this year, citing disruptions caused by the ouster and reinstatement of CEO Sam Altman in November.

Startup includes new GPTs every week. At the time of launch, the chatbots it highlighted included one from Canva, a company that helps people design logos, flyers and other media, and another that recommends leisure hiking trails.

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