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What is Temperature (AI)?

A parameter that controls how creative or random an AI's responses are.

By Council Research TeamUpdated: Jan 27, 2026

Definition

Temperature is a parameter (typically 0-2) that controls the randomness of AI outputs. Lower temperatures (0-0.3) produce more focused, deterministic responses. Higher temperatures (0.7-1.0+) increase creativity and variability but may reduce accuracy.

Examples

1Temperature 0: Consistent, factual responses
2Temperature 0.7: Balanced creativity
3Temperature 1.0+: Highly creative, unpredictable

Why It Matters

Adjusting temperature helps you get the right balance of consistency vs. creativity for your task.

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 Temperature (AI) mean in simple terms?

A parameter that controls how creative or random an AI's responses are.

Why is Temperature (AI) important for AI users?

Adjusting temperature helps you get the right balance of consistency vs. creativity for your task.

How does Temperature (AI) relate to AI chatbots like ChatGPT?

Temperature (AI) is a fundamental concept in how AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini work. For example: Temperature 0: Consistent, factual responses Understanding this helps you use AI tools more effectively.

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