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What is Multimodal AI?

AI that can understand and generate multiple types of content (text, images, audio, video).

By Council Research TeamUpdated: Jan 27, 2026

Definition

Multimodal AI systems can process and generate multiple types of media, not just text. GPT-4 can analyze images, Gemini can process video, and some models can generate images (DALL-E) or voice (ElevenLabs). This enables richer interactions and new use cases.

Examples

1GPT-4 analyzing screenshots
2Gemini understanding video
3Claude reading PDFs with images

Why It Matters

Multimodal capabilities let you work with AI using images, documents, and soon audio/video inputs.

Related Terms

Large Language Model (LLM)

An AI system trained on vast text data to understand and generate human-like text.

Common Questions

What does Multimodal AI mean in simple terms?

AI that can understand and generate multiple types of content (text, images, audio, video).

Why is Multimodal AI important for AI users?

Multimodal capabilities let you work with AI using images, documents, and soon audio/video inputs.

How does Multimodal AI relate to AI chatbots like ChatGPT?

Multimodal AI is a fundamental concept in how AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini work. For example: GPT-4 analyzing screenshots Understanding this helps you use AI tools more effectively.

Related Use Cases

Best AI for Image Analysis

AI Models Using This Concept

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