Why do OpenAI’s custom GPTs and Meta’s AIs matter? (+ free prompts to craft your own GPT)
✨ They matter because they represent a mental shift towards product
We are walking towards a new frontier in AI and I feel that OpenAI's release of custom GPTs is a pivotal moment. I keep talking about how “AI is not a Product”, but this announcement is exactly the shift I’ve been waiting to see - real user value by GenAI. The difference between Meta’s AIs and OpenAI’s GPTs is that you can actually create your own GPTs vs Meta that has already provided a selection for you (chef, sports, D&D master, friend etc).
✨ They matter because they solve a very important user pain point: Memory
I was on the phone with AT&T and I kept getting passed onto different agents. I had to re-explain my issues AND go through a verification step every_single_time 🫠 .
Same with ChatGPT. Every interaction I had with it was a standalone experience, with not much learning or adaptation over time. This represented not just a technical hurdle, but a barrier to a truly personalized experience.
✨ It matters because the future is becoming personal.
This marks a transformation of AI from just a tool to a continuous companion, fundamentally changing our interaction with technology. The introduction of custom GPTs introduces AIs that remembers a mix of skills, which brings in continuity and personalization that was previously unattainable. We are moving away from once-off transactions to enduring relationships with AI that are richer (and more efficient).
✨ It matters because AI becomes more human.
This evolution matters because it mirrors the natural way humans interact and learn. Just as our relationships and knowledge are built on the foundation of shared history and experiences, so will our relationship with AI.
✨ It matters for YOU
For tech professionals, this means the tools we create and use can now become extensions of ourselves— entities that understand our quirks, preferences, and habits. They stand to become not just aids but integral parts of our teams and personal workflows.
What will you create?
📙 Here's a resource of example GPTs & FREE Prompts to create GPTs on health, language learning, travel and more.
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