OpenAI Plans To Launch Marketplace For AI Models: Reports
OpenAI, the organisation behind the widely popular chatbot ChatGPT, is reportedly considering the launch of a marketplace that would allow developers to sell their AI models built on top of OpenAI's AI technology.
Citing sources familiar with the discussions at the company, news site The Information revealed that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman disclosed these potential plans during a meeting with developers in London last month.
The marketplace would cater to enterprise customers who have been customising ChatGPT to suit their specific needs. These tailored AI models have been utilised in a range of applications, such as detecting financial fraud from online transaction data and providing insights into specific markets based on internal documents.
With OpenAI's proposed marketplace, the creators of these models could offer their solutions to other businesses, potentially expanding OpenAI's customer base.
If realised, OpenAI's marketplace could potentially compete with existing app stores operated by some of the company's customers and technology partners, including Salesforce and Microsoft. By providing a platform for developers to distribute and monetise their AI models, OpenAI aims to make its technology more accessible and widely adopted.
According to The Information, two of OpenAI's customers, Aquant and Khan Academy, have shown interest in offering their AI models powered by ChatGPT on the marketplace. Aquant develops software used by manufacturers to guide customers through device maintenance and repairs, while Khan Academy is known for its educational app. Their participation would further enhance the variety of AI models available on the marketplace.
Since its launch in late 2021, ChatGPT has gained significant traction among businesses seeking to automate tasks and improve efficiency. Its advanced large language models have attracted companies looking to leverage AI software for various applications.
(Inputs from Reuters)
