# What is Training Data?

The huge collection of examples, like books, websites, photos and recordings, that an AI model learned its patterns from. What it includes, and what it leaves out, shapes every answer.

## In real work

Her son asked why the AI kept drawing every scientist as an older man, and she explained that its training data probably had lots of pictures like that.

## Related terms

- [AI Model](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/ai-model.md)
- [Large Language Model](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/large-language-model.md)
- [Generative AI](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/generative-ai.md)
- [Chatbot](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/chatbot.md)
- [Prompt](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/prompt.md)

## How is this different from Googling it?

Google gives a definition. Prompthaus pairs each term with how it shows up in standups, PRs, prompts, and design reviews. Then it quizzes you until the word sticks. One term a day on iPhone.

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