GPT

American

abbreviation

Computers, Digital Technology.

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

Example Sentences

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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

In coding, OpenAI regained some ground after releasing a new version of its Codex app last month, as well as an updated model called GPT 5.4, which is tailored to professional work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Chat GPT agreed and a few prompts later also affirmed he was a "god".

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Both GPT and Gemini have beaten the original Pokémon game, although that may have more to do with the varying harnesses the developers built around them to help.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

He compared his expected market reaction to OpenAI’s next GPT model to the recent release of Google’s Gemini 3 AI model.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

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