GPT

American

abbreviation

Computers, Digital Technology.

generative pre-trained transformer: a type of machine learning algorithm that uses deep learning and a large database of training text in order to generate new text in response to a user's prompt.

Etymology

Origin of GPT

First recorded in 2015–20

Example Sentences

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The exit came shortly after the company’s latest upgrade to its Qwen model, which Alibaba said was competitive on various benchmarks with OpenAI’s GPT, Google’s Gemini, and Anthropic’s Claude.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

In coding, OpenAI regained some ground after releasing a new version of its Codex app last month, as well as an updated model called GPT 5.4, which is tailored to professional work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Day-over-day uninstalls of the company's Chat GPT mobile app reportedly surged to 295% on Saturday, compared to a typical 9%.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

The streams of Claude, GPT and Gemini playing Pokémon on Twitch have collectively racked up hundreds of thousands of comments as the models chart their progress in real time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

He compared his expected market reaction to OpenAI’s next GPT model to the recent release of Google’s Gemini 3 AI model.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

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