Generative AI Teach-Out
Introduction to Generative AI / Lesson 7 of 7
Introduction to AI APIs
3 minutes
As generative AI has grown in popularity and demand, you may have heard the term “API” used in conversation. API stands for "application programming interface." AI APIs are sets of protocols and tools that facilitate the interaction between different software applications and AI systems.
They allow software developers to easily integrate AI capabilities such as machine learning, natural language processing, and predictive analytics into their own software or services, without needing to build these complex systems from scratch. In essence, AI APIs act as a bridge between a software application and an AI system, enabling the application to leverage the AI's capabilities to enhance its own functionality.
For example, OpenAI has released an API that allows developers to utilize the AI models they have developed. You can learn more on the OpenAI API webpage.
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