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‘Killing our Imagination’: World-renowned Aussie Teen Artist’s Chilling Warning

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This 16-year-old Australian artist has already illustrated for Disney, Nike and the Royal Family – but he fears his generation is losing its creativity and imagination to AI. SUBSCRIBE to read his story

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Australian teenage artist Joe Whale, known for his work with major global brands, expresses concern that generative AI is eroding the fundamental human capacity for creativity and original thought among his generation. The article highlights the societal risk of devaluing human agency in the creative process as high-capability AI models become ubiquitous in artistic production. While the focus is on cultural and cognitive impacts rather than technical safety, it addresses the broader societal harm of human displacement by frontier AI systems. This perspective adds to the discourse on the long-term human-centric implications of rapid AI advancement within the Australian social context.

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‘Killing our imagination’: World-renowned Aussie teen artist’s chilling warningThis 16-year-old Australian artist has already illustrated for Disney, Nike and the Royal Family – but he fears his generation is losing its creativity and imagination to AI. SUBSCRIBE to read his story All your news for a great price Unlock this story and more with your subscription Full Digital Access What’s included Unlimited articles on app & web Subscriber-exclusive newsletters A digital version of Today’s Paper A refreshed puzzle experience Pay As You Go No lock-in contract $1 a month for 2 monthsThen $35 charged monthly.* *Read the fine print Full Digital Access $1 charged monthly for a duration of 2 months, after which it automatically renews at $35 charged monthly. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. New customers only. Prices after any early discounted periods may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. See www.advertiser.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 12 Month Plan Lock in & save $5 a week for 12 months($260 min. cost) charged as $20 every 4 weeks. Then $20 charged every 4 weeks.* *Read the fine print Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $260 (min. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $20 every 4 weeks. This automatically renews after the first 12 months to be charged as $20 (min. cost) every 4 weeks. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. See www.advertiser.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Subscribe Other subscription options Print + Digital Subscriptions Corporate Subscriptions Student Subscription Verified journalism. Expert analysis. Study smarter and stay informed with a student subscription View offer View offer Your Selection: $0 Your Selection – Change selection Today’s Total $0 Read the fine print Terms and Conditions Sorry, we are unable to process your request at this time. Please try again later.