# GPTs Gone Rogue: Creators Seek Dollars Outside OpenAI
Well, well, well! It seems that the creators of custom GPTs are feeling a bit, shall we say, “unloved” by OpenAI’s promise of payouts. If you thought AI was just about giving us bad puns and poorly drawn cat memes, think again! These creators are looking for greener pastures for cash. Let’s break this down!
## Key Points
– **Payout Promises**: OpenAI initially dangled the carrot of compensation for custom GPT creators, but it looks like that carrot is a little too far out of reach.
– **Searching for Treasure**: Creators are now exploring alternative revenue streams—because who wouldn’t want to pay their rent with something other than gratitude?
– **Business Diversification**: Many folks are branching out into display advertising, subscriptions, and even consulting gigs. They’re basically trying every side hustle in the book (next stop: becoming YouTube stars!).
– **Community Dilemmas**: The creators’ trust in OpenAI is starting to sour faster than milk left out on the countertop, leaving them frustrated and seeking more reliable income sources.
– **AI Market M
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https://www.wired.com/story/openai-gpt-store/
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