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GPT

American  

abbreviation

Computers, Digital Technology.
  1. generative pre-trained transformer: a type of machine learning algorithm that uses deep learning and a large database of training text in order to generate new text in response to a user's prompt.


Etymology

Origin of GPT

First recorded in 2015–20

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Kimi K3 beat Anthropic’s Opus 4.8 and OpenAI’s GPT 5.5 in most coding and agent benchmarks, though it trails top closed-source U.S. models.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

“The GPT 5.6 series tends to ground itself in real data when doing knowledge work. It’s better at citing where that data came from. It’s a little more reliable on the hallucination front,” he said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

The rise of large language models such as GPT and Gemini has changed that.

From Science Daily May 24, 2026

"Why does GPT 5.5 have a restraining order against 'Raccoons,' 'Goblins,' and 'Pigeons'?"

From BBC Apr. 30, 2026

His research, which is yet to be peer-reviewed, tested OpenAI's latest GPT models, from GPT-5 -- released in August -- to the very latest GPT-5.4.

From Barron's Mar. 26, 2026

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