<p>Each technology advances at its own pace, often indifferent to theoretical and philosophical-scientific conceptualizations. In the case of technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), and especially generative AI (GenAI), developments are so rapid that conceptual and epistemological reflections struggle to keep up, even at the level of basic definitions. Yet these definitions carry significant non-theoretical implications, including social, legal, and policy-related consequences. In this paper, I offer some reflections on the definition of GenAI proposed by Ronge et al. (<CitationRef CitationID="CR5">2025</CitationRef>), using it as an opportunity to highlight the most relevant aspects of the ongoing debate sparked by these new AI systems. In doing so, we will seek to explore the implications of generative AI systems in the context of human interaction, particularly in light of their role as active supports rather than passive tools. This shift, coupled with the increasingly anthropomorphic perception of their capabilities, sets GenAI systems apart from any previous technologies, not only in terms of technical features but also in how they are perceived by everyday users.</p>

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Generative Artificial Intelligence: A Concept in Progress

  • Francesco Bianchini

摘要

Each technology advances at its own pace, often indifferent to theoretical and philosophical-scientific conceptualizations. In the case of technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), and especially generative AI (GenAI), developments are so rapid that conceptual and epistemological reflections struggle to keep up, even at the level of basic definitions. Yet these definitions carry significant non-theoretical implications, including social, legal, and policy-related consequences. In this paper, I offer some reflections on the definition of GenAI proposed by Ronge et al. (2025), using it as an opportunity to highlight the most relevant aspects of the ongoing debate sparked by these new AI systems. In doing so, we will seek to explore the implications of generative AI systems in the context of human interaction, particularly in light of their role as active supports rather than passive tools. This shift, coupled with the increasingly anthropomorphic perception of their capabilities, sets GenAI systems apart from any previous technologies, not only in terms of technical features but also in how they are perceived by everyday users.