Large Language Model

Technical meaning. A large language model is an AI model trained to predict and generate language, code, and other structured text.

Why it matters. The engine behind many AI assistants, explained without the mystique.

Where people see it. You see the phrase behind tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and many AI features inside business software.

Small business example. When your website chatbot answers a question, it may be using a language model to interpret the request and draft the reply.

Mistake to avoid. Do not treat the model as a database. It generates likely language and needs grounding when facts matter.

Related terms. AI Search, AI Overview, Generative AI.