generative AI

American  

[jen-er-uh-tiv ey-ahy, -uh-rey-tiv] / ˈdʒɛn ər ə tɪv ˈeɪˈaɪ, -əˌreɪ tɪv /

noun

Computers.

1. artificial intelligence that is designed to process prompts from users and respond with text, images, audio, or other output that is modeled on a training data set.

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Etymology

Origin of generative AI

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

The value proposition of generative AI is that it streamlines the process of communicating by skipping connective thought processes.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Anthropic, valued at $965 billion following a $65 billion fundraising round, has positioned itself as a safety-focused rival to OpenAI in the generative AI race.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The huge advancements in generative AI, epitomized by the release of ChatGPT, shocked him into action.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Since generative AI became widely accessible in 2022, Hollywood has struggled to navigate its power to rapidly upend industry norms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

She and fellow researchers at Cambridge's Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence will explore generative AI use and its impacts in a five-year research initiative funded by Virgin Media O2.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026