The AI Glossary: Key Terms for Business, Tech, and Innovation
Working with AI can be bewildering, particularly with all the technical jargon. This glossary defines the most important terms you should understand, whether you're a founder, product owner, or simply researching what AI can do for your company.
Core AI Concepts
Generative AI & Language Models
Generative AI
Models that create new content—text, images, code, etc.—based on learned patterns.
Large Language Model (LLM)
The engine behind tools like ChatGPT; trained on massive text datasets.
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
The field of AI that enables machines to understand and generate human language.
Prompt Engineering
The practice of designing effective inputs (prompts) to guide LLM responses.