Glossary
Generative AI
AI systems that generate new content, such as code, text, or explanations, rather than only classifying or scoring existing data.
Generative AI vs predictive AI
| Kind | What it does |
|---|---|
| Generative AI | Makes new content: code, text or explanations |
| Predictive and classification AI | Scores or predicts from data that already exists |
Code assistants, chatbots and content tools all belong to the generative side.
Where IBM i tools land
- IBM Bob generates code.
- The IBM i MCP Server connects AI agents to your data.
- Neither one trains or scores a predictive model.
Related Terms
Large Language Model (LLM)
A machine learning model trained on large volumes of text, used as the underlying technology behind generative AI tools including IBM Bob and general-purpose assistants like ChatGPT and Claude.
Foundation Model
A large, general-purpose AI model trained on broad data and then adapted, through prompting, tuning, or fine-tuning, to specific tasks such as RPG code generation.