Birth of AI and Death of Creativity

By Oguine Daniel

There was a saying I frequently heard while in school: “Any business that does not embrace modern technology will soon become outdated and irrelevant.” At the time, it sounded true, but I was confident that day would never come. Yet, here we are.

With the invention of AIs and other technologies, the playing field has changed drastically, and elements that once held great significance are quickly losing their relevance.

Let me dive right in: there are AI tools like ChatGPT, Google Bard, and Copilot that now write better than some of the most creative human writers. There’s a saying: Something written down has more lasting power than even the strongest memory. In the same way, these AI systems are often more eloquent than even the best orators when it comes to writing.

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An experienced writer might spend hours crafting the perfect words to convey their ideas, while someone with little skill could produce a rough draft in minutes, feed it into an AI with the instruction, “Rewrite better,” and the result would often surpass the original.

We live in an era where those who are aware of the present and future can’t help but feel a bit anxious. Pictures and voice recordings, which once held unquestionable value as evidence, are now often suspect. You see an image online and wonder if it’s a deepfake or real. There are technologies that can mimic anyone’s voice. These were once the kind of things we marveled at in movies, but now they’re part of our reality.

Even some tech-savvy professionals are finding their skills and expertise on the verge of obsolescence. Take graphic designers, for example. It was once a lucrative field, but now apps are being developed that make designing as easy as taking a picture. I may exaggerate a little, but at the current pace of technological advancement, this prediction might not be far off.

Don’t get me wrong, AIs provide immense benefits to writers and professionals across various fields, but their rise also brings significant challenges, especially for those who haven’t adapted to this technological shift.

Recently, I interacted with an AI, asking it the most odd and personal questions. I found its responses to be gentle, insightful, and productive. I’m still trying to figure out what role AIs will play in my future work, but one thing is clear: they’re here to stay.