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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Another finding is that 70% of the executives surveyed say generative AI is helping draft and review contracts more quickly.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
With generative AI models now capable of producing fluid, context-rich dialogue, Mattel’s new vision is a toy that grows with the child, holds personalized conversations, and recalls past interactions to adjust its responses.
—Marc Fernandez, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Aug. 2025
Adobe said shoppers that land on a retailer’s site via generative AI show 10 percent greater engagement than those that arrive via traditional sources not linked to AI applications.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 21 Aug. 2025
Data centers use water, most of which isn't tracked
Massive data centers, like the ones that power generative AI, can use more than 365 million gallons of water each year, about as much as 12,000 Americans in that time.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
With generative AI models now capable of producing fluid, context-rich dialogue, Mattel’s new vision is a toy that grows with the child, holds personalized conversations, and recalls past interactions to adjust its responses.
—Marc Fernandez, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Aug. 2025
Adobe said shoppers that land on a retailer’s site via generative AI show 10 percent greater engagement than those that arrive via traditional sources not linked to AI applications.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 21 Aug. 2025
Data centers use water, most of which isn't tracked
Massive data centers, like the ones that power generative AI, can use more than 365 million gallons of water each year, about as much as 12,000 Americans in that time.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for generative AI
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“Generative AI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generative%20AI. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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