Introduction to ChatGPT Updates
ChatGPT is getting some exciting new updates. OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, announced that the platform will be integrating third-party apps, allowing users to enjoy "instant checkout" from within the app. This means that users will be able to make purchases and complete transactions without having to leave the ChatGPT interface.
New Apps and Features
In addition to the existing apps, others like Expedia and Booking.com will be available in ChatGPT starting today. Apps from other launch partners, including Peloton, Target, Uber, and Doordash, will be available inside ChatGPT "in the weeks ahead." This expansion of apps will make ChatGPT a more versatile and useful tool for users. A full list of third-party apps that will be integrated into ChatGPT in the coming weeks is available, showcasing the wide range of services that will be accessible through the platform.
Developer Opportunities
Other developers can start building with the SDK today before submitting them to OpenAI for review and publication within ChatGPT "later this year." Altman said that apps that meet a certain set of "developer guidelines" will be listed in a comprehensive directory, while those meeting "higher standards for design and functionality will be featured more prominently." This opens up opportunities for developers to create new and innovative apps that can be used within ChatGPT.
AgentKit and API Updates
What is AgentKit?
AgentKit is a new tool designed to let OpenAI users create specialized interactive chatbots using a simplified building block GUI interface. The new software includes integrated tools for measuring performance and testing workflows from within the ChatKit interface.
Demo and Features
In a live demo, OpenAI platform experience specialist Christina Huang gave herself an eight-minute deadline to use AgentKit to create a live, customized question-answering "Ask Froge" chatbot for the Dev Day website. While that demo was done with time to spare, Huang did make use of a lot of pre-built "widgets" and documents full of prepopulated information about the event to streamline the chatbot’s creation. The keynote also announced minor updates for OpenAI’s codex coding agent, including integration with Slack and a new SDK to allow for easier integration into existing coding workflows.
Conclusion
The updates to ChatGPT and the introduction of AgentKit are exciting developments that will make the platform more useful and versatile for users. With the integration of third-party apps and the ability for developers to create new apps, ChatGPT is poised to become an even more essential tool for many people. The new features and updates will likely be welcomed by users and developers alike, and it will be interesting to see how the platform continues to evolve in the coming weeks and months.
FAQs
Q: What is the "agentic commerce protocol" mentioned by Sam Altman?
A: The "agentic commerce protocol" is a new feature that will allow app users to enjoy "instant checkout" from within ChatGPT.
Q: Which new apps will be available in ChatGPT?
A: New apps like Expedia and Booking.com will be available in ChatGPT starting today, with more apps from launch partners like Peloton, Target, Uber, and Doordash available in the coming weeks.
Q: What is AgentKit?
A: AgentKit is a new tool that allows OpenAI users to create specialized interactive chatbots using a simplified building block GUI interface.
Q: How can developers get involved with creating new apps for ChatGPT?
A: Developers can start building with the SDK today and submit their apps to OpenAI for review and publication within ChatGPT later this year.
