Glossary of Terms

Clear definitions and explanations of terminology related to AI and chatbot functionality.

AI (Artificial Intelligence): Computers or machines that can perform tasks that usually require human intelligence, like understanding language or recognizing pictures.

AI Assistant: An AI-based program designed to help users by answering questions and performing tasks, similar to how a human assistant would.

AI Bot: Another term for AI assistant; it’s a computer program that can chat with people and help them with their problems.

AI Character: A specific type of AI bot that has a distinct personality or backstory, making it more relatable or engaging.

AI Model: A mathematical structure that represents how an AI learns from data to make predictions or decisions.

API (Application Programming Interface): A set of rules that allows one software application to interact with another.

API Key: A unique identifier used to authenticate a user or application in order to access an API.

Artifacts: In the context of AI, artifacts are outputs generated by models that can provide insights or serve as examples for further understanding. You can learn more about artifacts and how to use them here.

Anthropic: Relating to humans and their existence; it refers to how the universe's conditions seem tailored for human life. More about this can be found here.

ChatGPT: An advanced AI chatbot developed by OpenAI that can converse with users in a human-like manner.

Claude: Claude is a family of AI models developed by Anthropic, designed to assist with various tasks and improve human interaction with technology. More details can be found here.

File: A digital document or container that holds data, such as text, images, or programs.

Dalle: A type of AI by OpenAI that generates images from text descriptions. More about it can be found here.

Extension: A small software add-on that enhances the functionality of a larger software application.

FLUX.1: An advanced image generation model developed by Black Forest Labs. It is available in ChatLabs for users on the Ultimate plan. More details can be found here.

Gemini: A family of AI models developed by Google. All Gemini models are available in ChatLabs. More information can be found here.

GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer): A type of AI model designed to generate human-like text.

GPT-4o: A newer version of the GPT model, which likely has improved abilities in understanding and generating language.

Llama: A family of AI models developed by Meta for language tasks, similar to GPT. Read more.

LLM (Large Language Model): A type of AI model that can understand and generate text on a large scale. In general, used as a synonym to AI & AI model terms.

Mini-Apps: Simple, often free tools that can perform specific tasks within larger applications. Explore a directory of free mini-apps by ChatLabs.

Model Comparison: The process of evaluating different AI models to determine which one performs better and faster on certain tasks. Read more about Model Comparison funtinality available in ChatLabs.

Prompt: A piece of text or input given to an AI model to guide its response or output.

Read Aloud: Technology that converts written text into spoken words. Same as Text-to-speech.

Shortcut: A quicker way to perform a task on a computer, often using a combination of keys.

Split Screen: A feature that allows multiple applications or documents to be displayed on the same screen at the same time.

Stable Diffusion: A family of text-to-image AI models which create images from written descriptions, using advanced learning techniques. More information can be found here.

State-of-the-art: Refers to the highest level of development or sophistication currently available in a particular field.

Text-to-speech: Same as Read Aloud. Technology that converts written text into spoken words.

Token: A unit of data used in processing by AI models, often representing segments of words or phrases. Typically, the pricing of AI models is calculated per 1 million tokens.

Vision: The capability of AI to interpret and understand visual information, similar to human eyesight.

Voice Input: The ability to interact with devices using spoken commands instead of typing.