  The emergence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language
Models (LLMs) has marked a new era of Natural Language Processing (NLP),
introducing unprecedented capabilities that are revolutionizing various
domains. This paper explores the current state of these cutting-edge
technologies, demonstrating their remarkable advancements and wide-ranging
applications. Our paper contributes to providing a holistic perspective on the
technical foundations, practical applications, and emerging challenges within
the evolving landscape of Generative AI and LLMs. We believe that understanding
the generative capabilities of AI systems and the specific context of LLMs is
crucial for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to collaboratively
shape the responsible and ethical integration of these technologies into
various domains. Furthermore, we identify and address main research gaps,
providing valuable insights to guide future research endeavors within the AI
research community.
