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generative

[jen-er-uh-tiv, -uh-rey-tiv] / ˈdʒɛn ər ə tɪv, -əˌreɪ tɪv /




ADJECTIVE
reproductive
Synonyms




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The rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence has fueled growing fears about job loss and the future of work.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

The most frequent use of generative A.I. in my workflow is, from my perspective, not generative at all.

From Slate • May 24, 2026

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, US, have used generative AI to identify novel antibiotic compounds that might be able to treat superbugs including gonorrhoea and conditions such as Parkinson's.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

To power generative AI, the industry has shifted from building single, massive processors to combining multiple specialized microchips into a single package.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

These generative forces make themselves felt through the power of an idea long before their organizational forms can openly challenge the establishment.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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