Dictionary/API (Application Programming Interface)

API (Application Programming Interface)

AI & Technology
Definition

A way for different software applications to communicate with each other. AI APIs allow developers to integrate AI capabilities — like language generation or image recognition — directly into their own products without building those systems from scratch.

Example in context

A fintech startup integrates OpenAI's API into their app so users can ask plain-English questions about their spending and receive instant, AI-generated financial summaries.

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