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Creating AI Chrome Extensions with GPT-01

Sep 17, 2024

Lecture Notes: Building and Monetizing an AI-Powered Chrome Extension with GPT-01

Introduction to GPT-01

  • GPT-01 is a new AI system capable of building various applications.
  • It outperforms GPT-4-0 on many benchmarks.
  • Uses advanced chain of thought processes.
  • Capable of building AI co-pilots for various purposes.

Building an AI-Powered Chrome Extension

Example: LinkedIn Genie

  • Reads comments on a LinkedIn post and generates potential responses.

Steps to Build the Extension

  1. Verification and Subscription Setup

    • Validates user purchase via Stripe on a subscription basis.
    • Users sign up on Stripe; receive a unique API key via email.
    • User enters API key once to access the extension indefinitely.

  2. Database and User Management

    • Record creation in Airtable for each purchaser.
    • Airtable tracks user’s name, email, and subscription status.
    • Automation checks if users are paying subscribers.

  3. Building an AI Co-Pilot for YouTube

    • Users can chat with a YouTube video to ask specific questions.
    • Summarization and chat functionalities with video content.
    • Example automation: Summarizing YouTube videos.

Monetization Strategy

  • Subscription-based access to the AI co-pilot.
  • Managing user access and payments using APIs and Stripe.

Technical Steps and Automation

File and Code Setup

  • Creation of necessary files: manifest.json, content.js, style.css, popup.html.
  • Usage of text editors for creating plain text files.
  • Organizing files into a Chrome extension directory.

Extension Deployment

  • Upload files to Chrome to activate the extension.
  • Testing and ensuring data is sent to make.com.
  • Interaction with make.com to ensure data transfer.

Enhancements and AI Integration

  • Styling adjustments for chat windows.
  • Ensuring video transcript is sent along with messages to webhook.
  • Using GPT models to generate responses based on transcript.

Payment Integration with Stripe

  • Creating Stripe accounts and products for subscription.
  • Setting up API keys and webhook connections in make.com.
  • Automating customer data retrieval post-purchase.

Final Steps and Customization

Email and Database Setup

  • Airtable used for storing user data and generating unique API keys.
  • Automated emails sent to users with their API keys post-purchase.

User Interface and Experience

  • Initial prompt for API key entry upon extension load.
  • UI customization for better user interaction.
  • Linking payments and purchase prompts directly within the extension.

Conclusion

  • Demonstration of a complete AI-powered co-pilot with monetization.
  • Encouragement to explore further capabilities with GPT-01.
  • Availability of additional resources in the school community.

Key Takeaways

  • GPT-01 is a powerful AI tool for creating innovative applications.
  • Successfully integrating payment systems like Stripe enhances monetization.
  • Airtable and make.com are integral for automation in managing subscriptions.

Note: Detailed resources and blueprints available in the school community for deeper exploration.

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