I was taken aback to discover online projects that leverage the free Python library GPT4free, only to charge users for access. One such project even introduced a subscription model for tokens, a practice I find perplexing. It seems counterintuitive to monetize something readily available to the public, especially when it relies on third-party web services granting access to ChatGPT.
Contrary to the claims of uninformed journalists, GPT4free merely acts as an API to the web interfaces of these services and does not involve any hacking or vulnerability in the OpenAI API. The distinction lies in the usage of web versions, which inherently differs from the paid original OpenAI API. This variance introduces drawbacks such as limitations and potential blocks based on geographical IP.
It's worth noting that a free solution like GPT4free doesn't guarantee 100% stability. It raises questions about the rationale behind individuals opting to pay for it when anyone can access it for free. The disparity between paid and free versions, coupled with the inherent limitations of the latter, underscores the importance of understanding the nuances of these offerings in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technologies.
Links:
Free no registration demo : https://gpt4free.io/reverse-proxy-api
https://github.com/xtekky/gpt4free/blob/main/README.md
Personal free telegram bot of GPT4free - https://habr.com/ru/articles/778620 ( translate from russian)
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