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

However, the rise of humanoid robots, powered with generative AI models and capable of performing complex tasks, offers an opening for the group, chief executive Stefan Hartung said.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

It found that “83% of participants who used generative AI could not recall a single quote from their own essay, whereas 89% of participants who did not use AI assistance were able to do so.”

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The iPhone-maker has been seen as trailing as other companies rush to adopt generative AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese is joining the ranks of entertainment industry power players embracing generative AI.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

When AI engineer Malcolm was working at a data analysis firm, executives wanted to use generative AI to categorise the customer database into a range of personas.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026