Temperature is a parameter controlling LLM response randomness. A low temperature (0-0.3) produces deterministic, factual responses. A high temperature (0.7-1) generates more creative, varied responses.
What is Temperature?
Temperature is a number between 0 and 1 (or 2) that controls how 'creative' or 'random' an AI's responses are.
Temperature Effects
| Temperature | Behavior | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 0.3 | Deterministic, factual | Facts, code |
| 0.4 - 0.7 | Balanced | General conversation |
| 0.8 - 1+ | Creative, varied | Writing, brainstorming |
Impact on AEO
At low temperature, AIs favor well-established, authoritative sources. Building authority increases your chances of being cited in factual responses.