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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Outside of the labels, Moises AI, a non-generative AI music service that provides tools for musicians (like vocal isolation and mastering) appointed Charlie Puth as its chief music officer earlier this month, with the singer serving as a consultant for the company’s creative and product direction.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
According to the guild, the contract includes generative artificial intelligence protections including advance notice before systems are implemented, the right to decline credits or bylines when generative AI is used, and semi-annual meetings between the company and the guild.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Not only are generative AI tools rapidly improving, but also the experimentation and research and development that many workers and companies are engaging in are likely to pay large dividends.
—Christos Makridis, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Industry now produces more than 90% of leading models, many reaching PhD-level performance, and adoption is widespread, with over half the global population using generative AI and nearly 90% of organizations deploying it.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
According to the guild, the contract includes generative artificial intelligence protections including advance notice before systems are implemented, the right to decline credits or bylines when generative AI is used, and semi-annual meetings between the company and the guild.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Not only are generative AI tools rapidly improving, but also the experimentation and research and development that many workers and companies are engaging in are likely to pay large dividends.
—Christos Makridis, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Industry now produces more than 90% of leading models, many reaching PhD-level performance, and adoption is widespread, with over half the global population using generative AI and nearly 90% of organizations deploying it.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Generative AI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generative%20AI. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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