Temperature is a setting used by some AI systems that affects how varied the model's next-word choices can be. A lower setting often makes responses more predictable, while a higher one can allow more variety.
Imagine choosing from a small, likely set of cards or allowing more surprising cards into the mix. The setting changes the selection process, not the model's knowledge.
Different tools use this setting in different ways, and a higher temperature does not automatically make an answer more creative or better. Check the tool's own guidance for how it behaves.