The value of Human Creativity in the AI era
Beena Ammanath
Global Deloitte AI Institute leader | Book Author | Humans For AI founder | AnitaB.org & Centre for Trustworthy Technology board member
No matter how sophisticated our technology becomes, there is no replacement for human creativity because it is human. As people, we experience joy and delight, sadness and hardship, things no machine could understand. Machine outputs can approximate the creativity humans have already expressed, but they cannot push the envelope. Our horizons become no broader when contemplating, for example, an AI-generated landscape that has never existed. Conversely, humanity is at its best when we are reaching for creative landscapes that have not yet been explored. We intuitively view that as more valuable than automated outputs. Consider:
The excitement around GenAI is beginning to peak, and the value of our humanity is being brought into sharp relief. As we bridge the gap to the future, we need to hold onto the certainty that not only is there room for us in a world where AI is everywhere, the demand and appreciation for our creativity will actually increase.
To dig deeper, check out my 2024 TEDx Talk - "The Value of Human Creativity in the AI Era."
CEO @ Paradigm Asset Management Co. | Pioneer in Collective Intelligence | Data Driven Investing | Artificial Intelligence
1 个月This is a powerful reflection on human creativity, but I’d argue that the potential for AI-human collaboration goes beyond competition—it offers a way to extend creativity itself. Would you visit a museum of AI art? Maybe not yet—but what if that art wasn’t a replacement for human ingenuity, but a tool for human creators to push their boundaries? AI can provoke new questions, offer fresh perspectives, and unlock possibilities we might not see alone. The real value of AI isn’t in creating for us—it’s in creating with us. When designed intentionally, AI can amplify human imagination, enabling us to explore new artistic landscapes that feel both novel and deeply human. The future of creativity isn’t human or machine—it’s the collaboration between the two that will redefine what’s possible.
Co-Founder @Linkmate - Effortless LinkedIn Leads | 7x More Visitors to Your Profile
1 个月Creativity and adaptability will truly shine in an AI world. More opportunities will arise for innovative thinking and collaboration. Embracing change could lead to surprising and exciting outcomes. When we blend human creativity with AI, magic happens! Our unique perspectives will always be in high demand.
I said yesterday that the value of a handwritten note had escalated more than BitCoin in the last year.
Wealth Management for Professional Women 40+ through Retirement
1 个月This is interesting because people keep predicting that financial advisors/planners will be out of a job due to AI. However, our value will only increase because much of what I do is helping people with their emotions, hopes, dreams, struggles and challenges. No robot will replace that!
CTO | AI & Cloud Strategist | Forbes Speaker | Digital Transformation Leader for Fortune 500s
1 个月Well said Beena! I like the analogy of Art in a Museum. There's some things that aren't perfect and that's ok, cause that's what brings it beauty and sole interpretation.