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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Young people, in particular, are now turning to generative AI for therapy.
—Roger J. Kreuz, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025
Another paper published in May based on a study of a smaller group of participants found that AI chatbots were not especially persuasive, while a paper published last year found that humans working with generative AI could produce persuasive propaganda with limited effort.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025
In fact, generative AI, which can supplant a human’s analytical skills, is taking on the role of a financial advisor for a significant number of adults, recent reports show.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025
Caldwell emphasized the importance of valuing employees’ psychological safety, and HR’s responsibility to think about role design, training for the future and how those can be supported with generative AI and large-language-model tools.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
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Roger J. Kreuz, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025
Another paper published in May based on a study of a smaller group of participants found that AI chatbots were not especially persuasive, while a paper published last year found that humans working with generative AI could produce persuasive propaganda with limited effort.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025
In fact, generative AI, which can supplant a human’s analytical skills, is taking on the role of a financial advisor for a significant number of adults, recent reports show.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025
Caldwell emphasized the importance of valuing employees’ psychological safety, and HR’s responsibility to think about role design, training for the future and how those can be supported with generative AI and large-language-model tools.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
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“Generative AI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generative%20AI. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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