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

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As many have noticed, over the last three years, generative AI has been a significant factor in this drive. Rohan Sharma, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 While that phenomena isn’t entirely new, easily accessible generative AI tools give those users even more ammunition to drive engagement. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 18 Dec. 2024 The cloud software company, which targets sales reps, marketers and customer service agents, is among the many technology companies hoping to boost revenue with generative AI features. Jordan Novet, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024 Earlier this year, more than 100 leading artificial intelligence researchers signed an open letter that voiced concerns over the possibility that generative AI could stifle independent research. Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for generative AI 

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2012, in the meaning defined above

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“Generative AI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generative%20AI. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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