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

Example Sentences

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Wonder Project, the producer of the “House of David” series, said that for Season 2, more than four times as many shots were built using generative AI tools compared with Season 1.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Investors will also want more details on IBM’s generative AI software offerings, such as Red Hat AI Enterprise, and its quantum-computing efforts, Swanson added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

The rise of generative AI, which can replicate many basic entry-level tasks, has also stifled hiring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

“Closing this gap may be essential to reaching the productivity gains from having generative AI tools in the workplace.”

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

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