Creative but Confined
May 23, 2025 2025-05-23 8:41Creative but Confined
The effects of AI on creativity
Artificial Intelligence is changing the world quickly. Many worry that AI may stifle creativity and innovation. Its impact on the creative mind is a heavily debated topic. Some believe it is a partner in writing that uncovers new ways to write and process ideas.
Artificial intelligence could lead to the parallel of many ideas. When students and workers use artificial intelligence to inspire and complete tasks, there is a risk of plagiarism and uniqueness. If all students were to use the same AI to write essays, the essays may begin to sound similar and repetitive. The fear is that people may use AI to help with tasks and become too dependent, causing them to lose the human ability to think independently and create brilliant new ideas.
“I think AI has led to declining creativity and imagination in students. Many students use AI to solve problems, leading to people not thinking about a situation and immediately turning to AI for help,” said Deerfield Beach High School freshman Daniel Perallon Vidal.
AI can also enhance creativity. Some think of Ai as a super-intelligent friend or helpful colleague to brainstorm ideas. It can analyze vast amounts of data, identify information, and suggest ideas never thought of often. Students could use AI when struggling with creative writing to explore plot lines and ideals of characters and events. The usefulness of Artificial Intelligence can even spark ideas and help overcome writing blocks.
Automated designs and tasks can free up time for focusing on other areas of projects. AI can free up space and provide time for significantly advanced, creative aspects of creation. AI can help with repetitive tasks like picking out background designs, allowing for focus on the composition of art and how to express it in an individual’s unique style.
Even the influence of Artificial Intelligence on creativity depends on personal usage. When used as a crutch, it could suppress the creative mind. If used to augment and enhance the abilities of strong writers and artists, it can bring new perspectives to the evolving society. Freeing people from mundane labor, AI has the potential to transform the thought processes of the many.
The key to effectively using AI lies in maintaining critical thinking and thoughtful approaches. People must retain control over the creative process, using AI to enhance their thoughts rather than replace their individuality.
