generative AI

American

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

noun

Computers.

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.

Etymology

Origin of generative AI

First recorded in 1990–95

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generative AI

"New questions on social media, generative AI, caring responsibilities and food security will help build a more complete picture of the opportunities and challenges facing young people today."

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

Matthew Stamm, a media forensics expert at Drexel University, told AFP his analysis of the image using specialized software "identified traces left by generative AI with high confidence."

From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026

You might agree with the consensus that the generative AI build-out will last for years.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

But generative AI tools are making it faster and easier for anyone to create false representations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

It also turns out a lot of wastage comes from using generative AI or agents for things that they’re simply not needed for.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

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