Generative AI creates new content – text, images, audio, or code – based on patterns learned from large amounts of data. Well-known examples include ChatGPT, Claude, or DALL-E. In contrast to classical AI, which classifies or predicts, generative AI creates something new. It is the foundation of many modern assistants and automation solutions.
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What is the difference between generative AI and classical AI?
Classical AI classifies, recognizes patterns, or makes predictions based on existing data. Generative AI, on the other hand, creates new content like text, images, or code. ChatGPT and Claude are examples of generative AI; a spam filter is an example of classical AI.
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