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.

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Etymology

Origin of GPT

First recorded in 2015–20

Example Sentences

Tensions flared after OpenAI researcher Alec Radford laid the groundwork for large language models and the lab’s Generative Pre-Trained Transformer, or GPT, series.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dario’s profile at OpenAI grew as he and his team launched GPT-2 and GPT-3, but he didn’t always feel properly recognized for his contributions.

From The Wall Street Journal

OpenAI's GPT models can often be fooled into declaring that "pseudo-literary" nonsense is great, a German researcher has found.

From Barron's

"Nonsense" could also positively or negatively influence GPT's responses when it was added to an argument the AI was asked to evaluate.

From Barron's

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