Nebula 101 Glossary

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Technology that enables machines to mimic human intelligence.
  • Machine Learning (ML) – A method where computers learn from data to make decisions or predictions.
  • Neural Network – A computer system modeled after the human brain, used in AI to recognize patterns.
  • Deep Learning – A type of ML using complex neural networks for tasks like image and speech recognition.
  • Model – A program trained to perform specific tasks, like generating text or images.
  • Training Data – Information used to teach an AI model how to perform tasks.
  • Prompt – A user’s input or question that guides the AI’s response.
  • Token – A piece of text (like a word or part of a word) used in AI processing.
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP) – AI that understands and generates human language.
  • Text Generation – Creating written content using AI based on a prompt.
  • Image Generation – Creating pictures or artwork using AI.
  • Chatbot – An AI program that simulates conversation with users.
  • Large Language Model (LLM) – A powerful AI trained on vast amounts of text to understand and generate language.
  • Fine-Tuning – Adjusting an AI model to perform better on specific tasks.
  • Bias – Unfair or inaccurate results caused by flawed training data.
  • Hallucination – When AI generates false or misleading information.
  • Ethics – Moral principles guiding responsible use of AI.
  • OpenAI – A leading company in generative AI research and development.
  • Inference – The process of an AI model making predictions or generating content.
  • Multimodal AI – AI that can understand and generate across different types of data (e.g., text, images, audio).

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