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Is AI Killing Creativity?

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Date Published
17 Apr 2026
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17 Apr 2026, 06:00 pm

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As artificial intelligence invades every area of our daily lives, the temptation to double down on tech for creativity is growing, however the AANA’s Josh Faulks argue it would be a mistake.

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The article examines the increasing integration of artificial intelligence into creative domains and the growing pressure on industries to adopt these technologies. Josh Faulks of the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) argues that over-reliance on AI at the expense of human ingenuity is a strategic mistake. While it touches on the cultural shifts caused by AI, it focuses more on industry application and professional creativity rather than existential or catastrophic safety risks. The piece is primarily relevant to Australian marketing and creative sectors evaluating the balance between automation and human-centric output.

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