This chapter does an excellent job of framing AI as a true creative partner rather than a replacement for human ingenuity. The exploration and evaluation loop you describe mirrors how many creative professionals can push beyond conventional limits while maintaining their unique voice. At ARCQ AI, we’ve seen similar dynamics when developing AI tools for creative teams, using generative AI to accelerate ideation and provide structured feedback while leaving the human artist in control. It’s exciting to see practical frameworks like this helping creatives harness AI responsibly.
As all good art must have a soul, preverably one that is directly connected to the artist, I too want a relation with my generative AI that knows and recognice my soul i.e. my values and norms, my beliefsystem, my worldview. This is of course spoken from the pov of me as an artist.
As far as the general use and role AGI will play in the near and far future I can only hope that the way the EU handles the possibillities and of course the dangers it carries, will be a good counter balance against the way American tech companies and politics have conserning new tech; as yet another chicken with a lot of golden eggs.
Hi Alejandro, I was wondering if you would be interested in participating in our research about the future of AI in Creative Industries? Would be really keen to hear your perspectives. It only takes 10mins and I am sure you will find it interesting.
This chapter offers one of the clearest explanations I’ve read on how AI can function as a genuine creative partner rather than a replacement for human imagination. I especially appreciated the distinction you draw between exploration and evaluation—those two modes capture how many of us are actually using AI day-to-day, not to bypass creative work but to expand what we’re capable of thinking through.
What stood out most is your reminder that the artifact is never the true measure of creativity—the journey is. That perspective cuts through so many of the fears circulating in creative communities right now. AI may accelerate production, but it can’t replicate intention, taste, or emotional insight, which remain deeply human.
I’ve been experimenting with AI tools in a similar “cognitive partner” capacity, particularly when brainstorming or trying to escape the gravitational pull of predictable ideas. Recently I’ve been using BestMaker AI (https://bestmaker.ai
) for that kind of early-stage ideation, and it's been surprisingly effective at helping me break away from the obvious without taking over the creative direction.
Overall, this chapter feels timely and necessary. It neither romanticizes nor demonizes AI—it simply acknowledges the reality: the artists who thrive will be the ones who learn how to collaborate with new tools while staying rooted in their own vision. I’m really looking forward to the finished book.
This chapter does an excellent job of framing AI as a true creative partner rather than a replacement for human ingenuity. The exploration and evaluation loop you describe mirrors how many creative professionals can push beyond conventional limits while maintaining their unique voice. At ARCQ AI, we’ve seen similar dynamics when developing AI tools for creative teams, using generative AI to accelerate ideation and provide structured feedback while leaving the human artist in control. It’s exciting to see practical frameworks like this helping creatives harness AI responsibly.
https://arcq.ai/
This is a very coherent look at many of the confusing issues when it comes to human creativity and AI. Really appreciate your careful untangling here.
Thanks!
As all good art must have a soul, preverably one that is directly connected to the artist, I too want a relation with my generative AI that knows and recognice my soul i.e. my values and norms, my beliefsystem, my worldview. This is of course spoken from the pov of me as an artist.
As far as the general use and role AGI will play in the near and far future I can only hope that the way the EU handles the possibillities and of course the dangers it carries, will be a good counter balance against the way American tech companies and politics have conserning new tech; as yet another chicken with a lot of golden eggs.
Liked this chapter. Well written.
Thanks!
Hi Alejandro, I was wondering if you would be interested in participating in our research about the future of AI in Creative Industries? Would be really keen to hear your perspectives. It only takes 10mins and I am sure you will find it interesting.
https://form.typeform.com/to/EZlPfCGm
Definitely! I'll take it tonight.
Done! Fascinating your scenarios. I'll write something about it. It was really fun.
This chapter offers one of the clearest explanations I’ve read on how AI can function as a genuine creative partner rather than a replacement for human imagination. I especially appreciated the distinction you draw between exploration and evaluation—those two modes capture how many of us are actually using AI day-to-day, not to bypass creative work but to expand what we’re capable of thinking through.
What stood out most is your reminder that the artifact is never the true measure of creativity—the journey is. That perspective cuts through so many of the fears circulating in creative communities right now. AI may accelerate production, but it can’t replicate intention, taste, or emotional insight, which remain deeply human.
I’ve been experimenting with AI tools in a similar “cognitive partner” capacity, particularly when brainstorming or trying to escape the gravitational pull of predictable ideas. Recently I’ve been using BestMaker AI (https://bestmaker.ai
) for that kind of early-stage ideation, and it's been surprisingly effective at helping me break away from the obvious without taking over the creative direction.
Overall, this chapter feels timely and necessary. It neither romanticizes nor demonizes AI—it simply acknowledges the reality: the artists who thrive will be the ones who learn how to collaborate with new tools while staying rooted in their own vision. I’m really looking forward to the finished book.