Large Language Model (LLM)
Definition
A large language model is a neural network trained on vast text data to predict and generate human-like language.
Full definition
LLMs power chatbots and many AI search features. They learn statistical patterns from training data and can be steered with prompts, tools, and retrieval. They are not databases of verified facts by default.
Understanding LLMs helps explain hallucinations, grounding, and why public web content influences answers. See Training Data and Hallucination.