Is AI Killing Creativity or Expanding It?

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a part of every aspect of our lives—from writing and art to music and filmmaking. I’ve seen framed, AI-generated pictures at a local coffee shop, chatbots that can craft entire stories, and videos created by inputting ideas. But this rapid advancement brings up an important question: is AI enhancing creativity or killing it?

Some argue that AI is a tool, just like a paintbrush or a camera. It can help artists brainstorm ideas, automate tedious tasks, and create work that they need assistance with. AI-powered design software, for example, allows creators to explore variations of a concept within seconds, helping them refine their vision faster than before. Talented storytellers with limited budgets can use AI to illustrate their tales for them so they aren’t limited to words on a page.

On the flip side, critics argue that AI-generated content leads to generic, soulless creations. AI steals from the original artists without giving them credit. For example, it creates a painting in the style of an artist and calls it AI art. People who want to make money but cannot write search for ways to use AI to quickly and cheaply write stories for them. However, will true artistry be devalued if people consume AI-generated content without appreciating the effort that traditionally goes into the creative process? Some fear that creative jobs could disappear altogether as businesses turn to AI for cheap, efficient content production.

But history has shown that technological advancements don’t eliminate creativity—they shift it. Photography didn’t kill painting, and word processing didn’t end story writing. Instead, they expanded the ways people can create and express themselves. Perhaps AI is just the next evolution, challenging humans to redefine what creativity means.

What do you think? Is AI a powerful ally for artists, or is it taking the soul out of creativity?  

26 thoughts on “Is AI Killing Creativity or Expanding It?”

  1. While I don’t use AI to write (and do not expect to since my writing nowadays is personal and not job related), I have found that AI can generate a graphic for me if I can not find what I want anywhere else. I have can only paint with words, not pencils or brushes,.

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    2. This is such a thought-provoking piece! You’ve captured both sides of the debate beautifully, and it’s true—AI is reshaping creativity rather than outright replacing it. It’s exciting and unsettling all at once. What a great conversation starter!

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  4. AI will compliment creativity. AI will never replace or kill human creativity. AI doesn’t have emotions, expressions or feelings. Being an a bit of an art aficionado, I’ve spoken to creators working in the AI art space. Their responses are quite vast but more importantly different. I don’t see these creators as inferior or subpar, but exploring AI in ways to expand the arts space. Personally and professionally, I will always pay more to an individual expressing their creativity than a creator using AI.

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  5. I agree with your perspective, I fear that AI will detract from the value and merit-appreciation of artistic talent. The bar will be set higher, as before people who demand or consume art will seek the ideal artist, a portion of the same people will conform to obtaining AI quality art, setting a new benchmark for which artists will have to innovate and distinguish themselves even further to remain viable options over AI. For example, a young emerging rapper who seeks album artwork with a low budget will no longer feel the incentive to invest in hiring a designer that fulfills his/her artistic vision and will rather settle for an AI-generated album cover, pushing artists to innovate further and emphasize unique human emotional depth and authenticity.

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  7. I do, for the most part, think it’s a net negative. Because it takes the place of thinking. Therefore, also creativity. And understanding. Or problem solving. It makes for lazy minded people. It dilutes human excellence. Brought about by hard work and struggle.
    Yes, it can help some people; but hurt others. And so on.
    However, it’s here to stay.

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  8. We had to sit with AI for a minute too, and work through our bias. But since my husband had a stroke in 2022, he hasn’t played guitar and bass as well as he did before. Thus, using an AI song generation tool has allowed him the opportunity to continue his songwriting. And bonus, I am using it too, to add songwriting to my list of writing achievements! Ha!
    We love it!

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    2. As a creator, I really like AI. It’s helped me to do my work faster, and branch out to other things. For example, creating video. I can’t afford to hire an expert for my hobby projects, but this way I can showcase my writing in a visual manner. Glad to hear that your husband is using AI to help him to continue his songwriting!

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