AI and the future of creativity

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April 06, 2025

THIS WEEK’S DEEP DIVE
AI: A wake-up call
BY KHALED BAZZI

Khaled Bazzi examines AI's rapid evolution from the perspective of a creative professional grappling with its impact. Drawing on his experience as a graphic designer, he argues that while AI tools pose existential questions for creative industries, they could liberate human creativity if properly regulated and integrated.

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