Terminology ยท Source-based working definition

Synthetic data generation

Code: C-SYNTH

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Definition

AI capability that produces artificial records intended to resemble selected features of other data for a defined purpose

Adapted definition: DCI AI Hub, A Taxonomy for AI in Social Protection, section 1.1, Synthetic dataset generation.

Notes to entry

Note 1 to entry: The DCI/GIZ taxonomy calls this synthetic dataset generation. This AidGPT title is shorter but refers to the same capability category.

Note 2 to entry: Synthetic data may still reveal or reproduce features of its source material. Check privacy, representation and intended use before treating it as safe to share.

Note 3 to entry: The code C-SYNTH is AidGPT shorthand for this working collection. It is not an identifier issued by the cited publication.

Source basis

AidGPT shortened or adapted the source explanation for this entry. It is not a quotation or a definition issued by the cited organisation.

Broader concept: AI capability