Artificial intelligence is not new to the creative world. Variations of AI-driven tools have existed for decades; what’s new is the rise of generative AI and its visibility in public discourse.Artists have always adapted to new tools. Airbrush techniques have been around more than 40 years . . . Corel Draw too, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, 3D modeling software, animation tools, and digital photography replacing the darkroom.
Each shift prompted questions about authenticity—and each time, art endured.That’s because creativity has never belonged to the tool. It begins with the artist’s vision, intent, and choices. Tools respond to direction; they do not create meaning on their own. Whether working with paint, a camera, a stylus, or AI, authorship remains human.Like every major technological change,
AI will reshape some jobs—but change does not equal takeover or replacement. Efficiency does not mean erasure. Used thoughtfully, AI is simply another medium: one that can help artists explore ideas, refine execution, and bring concepts/storyboards to life more efficiently.The debate isn’t new.
The cycle is familiar. And the truth remains the same: creativity survives because it lives in the artist—tech is a tool. The art world has seen this cycle many times before. Each era wrestles with new methods, and each time, creativity survives—because it is not owned by the tool. It lives in the artist.AI, like any medium, can be used carelessly or deliberately. The distinction still matters. And it always will.
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