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

But, like OpenAI's goblin quirk, generative AI mistakes can sometimes be more bizarre and innocuous.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

“The models are getting better and better,” said co-founder and co-chief executive Tejas Manohar, referring to the current wave of generative AI tools, “but they’ll never have all the context of a brand.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Bonner told MarketWatch that, while he considers himself a skeptic that generative artificial intelligence will entirely wipe out the software business, he’s concerned about Adobe, given that generative AI capabilities have made major advances recently.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Huge investments from governments and major technology companies are driving frenzied demand for the hardware that powers generative AI tools.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Ironically, the film’s release is frustratingly soured by recent comments Soderbergh has made about generative AI.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026