generative AI
noun
variants
or less commonly generative artificial intelligence
: artificial intelligence (see artificial intelligence sense 2) that is capable of generating new content (such as images or text) in response to a submitted prompt (such as a query) by learning from a large reference database of examples
Generative AI is a computer tool that can create text that sounds like it was written by a human, based on a given starting point.—
Stephanie Sylvestre
Stephanie SylvestreIn a departure from previous efforts, Therabot is powered by generative artificial intelligence, meaning it can use existing data and documentation to develop original actions and responses. Another example of generative AI is DALL-E 2, the popular program that can create images from user prompts.—Sarah Sloat
Sarah SloatPublishers hire armies of journalists to produce content. … These publishers will soon leverage generative AI to instantly create thousands of SEO-optimized articles …—Lloyd Danzig
Lloyd DanzigExamples of generative AI in a Sentence
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Researchers say work is needed to understand how generative AI affects young people with mental health conditions.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
The platform is now home to more than 12,000 courses, 1,100 of which are based on generative AI—a 44% increase year-over-year.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
The company is also tapping generative AI for fashion design and building virtual reality showrooms for its customers.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 26 Dec. 2025
The stock has gained 42% this year and is up thirteenfold since the end of 2022, when generative AI started taking off following the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
The platform is now home to more than 12,000 courses, 1,100 of which are based on generative AI—a 44% increase year-over-year.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
The company is also tapping generative AI for fashion design and building virtual reality showrooms for its customers.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 26 Dec. 2025
The stock has gained 42% this year and is up thirteenfold since the end of 2022, when generative AI started taking off following the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Generative AI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generative%20AI. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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