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FlowGPT is the wild west of GenAI apps | TechCrunch

Feb 26, 2024 - techcrunch.com
OpenAI's GPT Store, a marketplace for AI-powered chatbots, has sparked the creation of alternatives like FlowGPT, co-founded by Jay Dang and Lifan Wang. FlowGPT aims to be an "app store" for GenAI models, allowing users to build and share their own GenAI-powered apps. The platform provides a feed of apps and app collections based on trending categories, and offers customization options for creators. However, FlowGPT has faced criticism for its lack of effective moderation, with some apps potentially causing harm or violating OpenAI's rules.

Despite these concerns, FlowGPT recently secured $10 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Goodwater, with participation from DCM. The company is planning to expand, with beta testing apps for Android and iOS, a revenue-sharing model for app creators, and recruitment to grow its team. Dang asserts that FlowGPT is setting a new standard for immersion in AI-driven environments and aims to cultivate a more open and creator-focused platform.

Key takeaways:

  • FlowGPT, co-founded by Jay Dang and Lifan Wang, is an alternative to OpenAI's GPT Store, aiming to be an 'app store' for GenAI models and front-end experiences.
  • Users can create their own GenAI-powered apps on FlowGPT and make them publicly available, with the option to earn tips for their contributions.
  • Despite its popularity, FlowGPT has been criticized for its lack of effective moderation, with some apps potentially causing harm or violating OpenAI's rules.
  • FlowGPT recently secured a $10 million 'pre-Series A' funding round led by Goodwater, and is planning to expand, including beta testing apps for Android and iOS, and recruiting to grow its team.
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