ChatGPT Broadens Access to 'Custom Instructions' Feature for Non-Premium Users

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OpenAI has officially extended the availability of its custom instructions feature, which offers users increased command over ChatGPT's responses. This expansion encompasses all users, irrespective of whether they are subscribed to the free tier or not. Initially introduced in July as a beta feature for ChatGPT Plus subscribers, the custom instructions feature empowers users to input specific preferences and conditions for the AI chatbot's responses.

This attribute offers a time-saving advantage, alleviating users from the need to reiterate identical instruction prompts during each interaction with the chatbot, as elucidated by TechCrunch in prior reports.

As an illustration, one might direct ChatGPT to limit its responses to a designated character count or personalize the tone of the generated reply.

Upon its introduction in July, OpenAI also provided an instance wherein a teacher utilizing ChatGPT to formulate a lesson plan would no longer need to repetitively specify their teaching grade as 3rd, as the AI could generate appropriately tailored responses.

Simultaneously, for developers utilizing this functionality, the chatbot could be instructed to furnish responses in their preferred languages or to exclude languages they do not desire.

"Having engaged in dialogues with users from 22 different countries, we have elevated our grasp of the integral role steerability assumes, allowing our models to adeptly encompass the diverse settings and distinct requisites of each individual," the company noted in a prior statement.

Up until the current week, the utilization of custom instructions was exclusively accessible to individuals subscribing to ChatGPT Plus, at a subscription charge of $20 per month. In a recent development, this functionality has been expanded to encompass both free users and ChatGPT Plus subscribers across all platforms, including iOS and Android. Additionally, OpenAI emphasizes that custom instructions can now be employed even when chat history functionality is deactivated.

To employ custom instructions, initiate the process by clicking on your profile name, followed by the selection of 'Custom instructions' to initiate the setup.

The expansion of this feature is expected to encompass the European Union and the United Kingdom in the near future, as indicated by the company.

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