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Generative AI

Large language model (LLM)

Plain-language meaning

A language model trained at scale to work with sequences of tokens and generate language.

Why it matters

Its next-token predictions can produce useful explanations and unsupported claims alike.

Practical example

An LLM rewrites meeting notes as an action list.

Common misunderstanding

Assuming it has checked facts just because the wording is confident.

Related concepts

Token · Generative AI

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References

Reviewed 2026-10-02.

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