What is Multimodal AI?

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**Multimodal AI** refers to artificial intelligence systems that can **process and generate content across multiple data types (or 'modalities') simultaneously**. Unlike traditional AI that might specialize in just text or just images, multimodal AI can understand relationships and information presented in a combination of text, images, audio, video, and more. For example, a multimodal AI could analyze both the text and images within a document to derive a deeper understanding. This capability is crucial for creating AI that interacts with the world in a more human-like way, enabling richer understanding and more sophisticated generative abilities in 2025. 👁️👂🗣️