Quick definition · 2 min AI term
Temperature
Temperature is a setting that controls how random or focused an AI’s answers are.
Think of it like
A creativity dial. Low temperature is careful and predictable; high temperature is loose and surprising.
Example
Low temperature suits facts and code; higher temperature suits brainstorming and creative writing.
Why it matters
When an answer feels too bland or too wild, temperature is often the knob behind it. Many tools let you adjust it.
Where you’ll see it
OpenAI APIAI playgrounds