Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT)

JEN-uh-ray-tiv pree-TRAYND tranz-FOR-muz /…/; “gee-pee-tee” /ˌdʒiː piː ˈtiː/

A family of language models built using the transformer architecture. They are pre-trained on large text collections to predict likely word sequences, then used for tasks like summarising, drafting or answering questions. They make up the base of ChatGPT, released in November 2023.