OpenAI has started a new program to pay people who make GPT-based chatbots. This test program wants to set a new standard for giving money to developers based on how much their creations are used.
We’re partnering with a small group of US builders to test usage-based GPT earnings. Our goal is to create a vibrant ecosystem where builders are rewarded for their creativity and impact and we look forward to collaborating with builders on the best approach to get there.
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) March 27, 2024
OpenAI is doing this to encourage new ideas in the AI community. They will pay creators in the U.S. when people use their GPT applications more. OpenAI wants feedback from the builders to make a system where creators earn money when users like their work.
By connecting how much money creators make to how much their GPTs are used, OpenAI hopes to inspire more creativity and participation. They believe this will lead to more innovation in the future.
To join, interested creators can let OpenAI know. Then OpenAI will tell them how much they could earn and what agreements they need to sign. This test program is an important first step in OpenAI’s bigger plan to balance money rewards with the creative work of GPT builders.