AI glossary · Generative AI and LLMs
Frontier model
A frontier model is one of the most advanced AI models available at a given time, the kind that pushes the limits of what AI can do.
Also called frontier AI
In more detail
The label usually refers to the newest flagship models from the large AI labs. Because they are the most capable, they receive extra attention from AI safety researchers and regulators.
Which models count as “frontier” changes quickly as new ones are released.
Related terms
Foundation modelA foundation model is a large AI model trained on broad data that can be adapted to many different tasks, from chat to coding to image analysis.AI safetyAI safety is the work of making sure AI systems behave reliably and don’t cause harm, from everyday mistakes to serious misuse and long-term risks.AI regulationAI regulation is the set of laws and rules governments create to manage the risks of AI, such as the EU AI Act.AI benchmarkAn AI benchmark is a standard test used to measure and compare how well AI models perform on a task, such as maths problems, coding or general knowledge.
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