generative AI
noun
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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.—
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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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The Lab’s production methodology draws on a wide range of generative AI tools, including Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and Flux for image generation; Runway Gen3, Kling, Luma and VEO3 for video; and ElevenLabs, Suno AI and Udio for audio.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Microsoft incorporates generative AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Understandably, some gamers may be skeptical or even alarmed, given the ethical issues and legal battles surrounding generative AI.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Not enough calories, wrong nutrients Although generative AI platforms are widely used by teens, researchers –– and the public –– still don’t know a lot about the kinds of information teens are getting from AI.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Microsoft incorporates generative AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Understandably, some gamers may be skeptical or even alarmed, given the ethical issues and legal battles surrounding generative AI.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Not enough calories, wrong nutrients Although generative AI platforms are widely used by teens, researchers –– and the public –– still don’t know a lot about the kinds of information teens are getting from AI.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
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 20 Mar. 2026.
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