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GPT

American  

abbreviation

Computers, Digital Technology.
  1. generative pre-trained transformer: a type of machine learning algorithm that uses deep learning and a large database of training text in order to generate new text in response to a user's prompt.


Etymology

Origin of GPT

First recorded in 2015–20

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Anthropic’s Claude puts the figure somewhat lower, at $25 trillion to “$30+ trillion,” while OpenAI’s Chat GPT puts it at $25 trillion to $30 trillion.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

Large language models such as GPT and Gemini are changing that equation by allowing researchers to process and categorize vast amounts of text more consistently and quickly.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026

A company spokeswoman said ChatGPT’s current model, GPT 5.6, has “stronger safety performance.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

That was the finding of a separate study, published in May in the journal Nature, that tested two Anthropic Claude models and two OpenAI GPT services.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

Third-party evaluations from Artificial Analysis and Arena.ai show the model performing on a par with leading models in the US, such as OpenAI's GPT and Anthropic's Claude.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

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