Generative AI vs AI: What’s the Difference?

Beyond the Hype: Understanding the Difference Between AI and Gen AI

When people talk about artificial intelligence today, they are often using two terms interchangeably: AI (Artificial Intelligence, or “traditional AI”) and Gen AI (Generative AI). While it is easy to lump them together under one massive technological umbrella, treating them as identical is a bit like confusing a calculator with a creative author.