20 August 2026
OpenAI blocks personal users from creating custom GPTs
First reported
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- OpenAI stopped allowing personal ChatGPT account holders to build new custom GPTs, a feature that let users create specialized chatbot versions.
- Custom GPTs were tools that combined specific instructions and knowledge into single applications without requiring coding skills.
- The restriction raises questions about whether OpenAI is shifting focus toward different AI products like agents, which can take multiple steps to complete tasks.
How it was covered
The NeuronPete Huang & Grant Harvey
OpenAI is reportedly blocking new custom GPT creation for personal ChatGPT accounts, prompting the newsletter to question whether custom GPTs remain relevant in daily workflows compared to newer alternatives like agents and coding tools.