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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Three years since the arrival of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, more devices featuring generative AI technology have hit the market in time for the 2025 holiday shopping season, with many offering deals for Black Friday.
—Jaures Yip,kif Leswing,annie Palmer,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 22 Nov. 2025
These posts were created by generative AI, which is quickly overtaking the photo-first platform.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 22 Nov. 2025
Both bring deep experience working with C-suites, navigating the operational and strategic pressures created by the accelerated adoption of generative AI.
—Gabriel Snyder, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Nevertheless, the company continues to lead the generative AI industry and is currently weighing an IPO that could value it at up to $1 trillion.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025
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Jaures Yip,kif Leswing,annie Palmer,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 22 Nov. 2025
These posts were created by generative AI, which is quickly overtaking the photo-first platform.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 22 Nov. 2025
Both bring deep experience working with C-suites, navigating the operational and strategic pressures created by the accelerated adoption of generative AI.
—Gabriel Snyder, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Nevertheless, the company continues to lead the generative AI industry and is currently weighing an IPO that could value it at up to $1 trillion.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Generative AI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generative%20AI. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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