generative AI

American

[jen-er-uh-tiv ay-ahy, -uh-ray-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

Nvidia created the first GPU in 1999, riding the intersection of video games, data centers, cloud computing and now generative AI.

From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2026

The studio was criticised this week after reports it used generative AI in the final stretch of the game's development, external - something it did not disclose at the time of the its release.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

He said this anecdote predates the advent of generative AI, but remains relevant today.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

Earlier this year, Netflix bought Ben Affleck’s AI company, InterPositive, and reported that roughly 300 of the streamer’s programs have used generative AI in their production process this year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

That category extends beyond generative AI, so the percentage should not be mistaken for a precise measure of AI exposure.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

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