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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With generative AI innovation and widespread adoption by everyday users, anyone with a brief clip or single image online can have their likeness stolen, regardless of follower count.
—Ella Chakarian, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2026
Apple has faced a series of setbacks in the artificial intelligence race, with voice assistant Siri's upgrade getting delayed, top-level executive changes and a lukewarm debut for the initial rollout of its generative AI tools.
—Juby Babu, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Security practitioners can prioritize alerts, with generative AI models providing context on each case.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Netflix recently acquired an AI company founded by Ben Affleck called InterPositive, and other studios are quietly tinkering with ways to embrace generative AI.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 24 Mar. 2026
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Ella Chakarian, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2026
Apple has faced a series of setbacks in the artificial intelligence race, with voice assistant Siri's upgrade getting delayed, top-level executive changes and a lukewarm debut for the initial rollout of its generative AI tools.
—Juby Babu, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Security practitioners can prioritize alerts, with generative AI models providing context on each case.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Netflix recently acquired an AI company founded by Ben Affleck called InterPositive, and other studios are quietly tinkering with ways to embrace generative AI.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Generative AI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generative%20AI. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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