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Generative AI

Reviewed 19 July 2026Canonical definitionPart of: AI Agent Fundamentals →

Generative AI refers to AI systems that create new content, text, images, code, audio, or video, rather than simply classifying or predicting from existing data. Most modern AI agents are built on generative models and inherit their capabilities and risks.

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What is Generative AI?

Generative AI refers to AI systems that create new content, text, images, code, audio, or video, rather than simply classifying or predicting from existing data.

How does Generative AI work?

Most modern AI agents are built on generative models and inherit their capabilities and risks.

Which terms are related to Generative AI?

Closely related concepts include Foundation Model, llms.txt, NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), Training Data Poisoning. Each is defined in the Prefactor glossary.

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