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AI Glossary – Key Terms & Acronyms
Term | Definition |
AI | Artificial Intelligence โ Computer systems that simulate human intelligence. |
LLM | Large Language Model โ An AI model trained on vast text data to understand and generate human-like language. |
ML | Machine Learning โ A subset of AI focused on systems that learn from data to improve performance over time. |
NLP | Natural Language Processing โ The ability of AI to interpret, understand, and generate human language. |
DL | Deep Learning โ A subset of ML using neural networks with many layers for complex pattern recognition. |
GPT | Generative Pre-trained Transformer โ A type of LLM architecture developed by OpenAI, used in models like ChatGPT. |
API | Application Programming Interface โ A way for software systems to communicate; AI models are often accessed via APIs. |
Prompt Engineering | The practice of crafting effective inputs (prompts) to guide AI responses or outputs. |
Training Data | The datasets used to teach AI/ML models how to perform specific tasks. |
Fine-Tuning | Additional training of an AI model on specific data to specialize it for a particular use case. |
Token | A chunk of text (word or word part) that AI processes. Models like GPT-4 have token limits (e.g., 8k or 32k tokens). |
Inference | The process of using a trained model to generate an output (e.g., answer, prediction, or text). |
Bias (AI Bias) | Systematic errors in AI outputs caused by skewed training data or flawed algorithms. |
Hallucination | When an AI model confidently generates factually incorrect or fictional information. |
Chatbot | An AI system designed to simulate conversation with human users. |
Vector Embeddings | Mathematical representations of words, sentences, or data that preserve meaning/context in AI systems. |
RAG | Retrieval-Augmented Generation โ An AI method that combines generation (LLM) with real-time retrieval of external data. |
Zero-shot Learning | The ability of a model to solve tasks without specific training examples, relying only on general knowledge. |
Few-shot Learning | A modelโs ability to learn and adapt with only a few examples provided in the prompt. |
Agent | A system that can perform tasks autonomously, often combining multiple AI capabilities (e.g., planning, action-taking). |
TTS | Text-to-Speech โ AI that converts written text into spoken audio. |
STT / ASR | Speech-to-Text / Automatic Speech Recognition โ AI that transcribes spoken language into written text. |
Image Generation | AI models that create images based on text prompts (e.g., DALLยทE, Midjourney). |
Computer Vision | AI systems that interpret and analyze visual data from the world (e.g., images, video). |
OpenAI | The research organization behind GPT models, ChatGPT, DALLยทE, Codex, and others. |
Fine-tuned Model | An AI model that has been specially adapted using targeted training data for niche tasks or industries. |
Multi-modal AI | AI that can process and combine different data types (text, image, video, audio, etc.). |
Synthetic Data | Artificially generated data used to train or test AI systems when real data is unavailable or sensitive. |