generative AI

noun

variants or less commonly generative artificial intelligence

: artificial intelligence (see artificial intelligence sense 2) that is capable of generating new content (such as images or text) in response to a submitted prompt (such as a query) by learning from a large reference database of examples

Generative AI is a computer tool that can create text that sounds like it was written by a human, based on a given starting point.

—Stephanie Sylvestre

In a departure from previous efforts, Therabot is powered by generative artificial intelligence, meaning it can use existing data and documentation to develop original actions and responses. Another example of generative AI is DALL-E 2, the popular program that can create images from user prompts.

—Sarah Sloat

Publishers hire armies of journalists to produce content. … These publishers will soon leverage generative AI to instantly create thousands of SEO-optimized articles …

—Lloyd Danzig

Examples of generative AI in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These developments parallel the unexpected rise of generative AI, suggesting QC could experience a similar rapid advancement. —Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025

Also, generative AI is a notorious energy hog, and all of our prompts have a significant impact on the environment. —Megan Morrone, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025

Key Trends Shaping EdTech AI and Personalized Learning: The integration of generative AI in platforms like Duolingo and Khan Academy has redefined personalized learning, offering students adaptive content that evolves based on their progress. —Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025

Beyond that, generative AI could leverage these systems to create high-fidelity simulations or perform ultrafast inferences in scenarios requiring split-second decisions, such as autonomous vehicles. —The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

2012, in the meaning defined above