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Misunderstood
Not Really an AI Problem
AI makes you less creative
Co-creative tools raise idea volume/diversity; issue is over-reliance, not the tech per se.
Description
Research shows that co-creative AI tools can actually increase the volume and diversity of ideas. The real issue is over-reliance on AI, not the technology itself.
Origin of the Concern
Concerns that using AI for creative tasks will diminish human creativity and originality.
What's Misunderstood
Co-creative AI tools can enhance creativity by increasing idea generation and diversity. Problems arise from over-reliance, not from the technology itself.
Empirical Context
Wang & Fan (2025) found that AI co-creative tools can increase both the volume and diversity of ideas when used appropriately.