# Synthetic data: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> Synthetic data is generated artificially to represent the characteristics or cases of a data set.
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# Synthetic data

Synthetic data is generated artificially to represent the characteristics or cases of a data set

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

It can be used in testing, development and certain training tasks. Its usefulness depends on its fidelity to and coverage of the real problem. It does not guarantee anonymity or the absence of bias, so it requires specific validation and controls.

Topics

[Artificial intelligence](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/category/inteligencia-artificial)

## Related concepts

- [AI agent](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/ai-agent)
- [AI hallucination](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/ai-hallucination)
- [Vector database](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/vector-database)