Risk for a Generative AI Takeover? #cindertoflame

We will build upon an earlier article entitled: Bolster Corporate Culture for Generative AI Disruption, please follow this link: https://www.cindertoflame.ca/post/bolster-corporate-culture-for-generative-ai-disruption

Is there risk for a Generative AI (GAI) takeover? We will focus on the current and future potential of GAI to augment or (possibly) replace human creative thinking for innovation.

AI draws upon algorithms (a set of rules) that examine massive quantities of data. Does GAI possess the ability to create or render something new? GAI has generated various forms of written content, visual art, and music that may be considered to be “original” (although copyright infringement is an issue to be resolved).

Research positions creativity as the precursor to innovation. Human imagination and creativity are believed to involve a thought process that forges connections between past experience and knowledge. Computers are restricted to their training data and cannot filter information through the human lens of interpretation that engages our senses and perceptual processes. Human reality is distorted by imprecise memories, emotions (subject to change) and personal beliefs or motives (conscious or unconscious). Could such distortion be a weakness?

With humans, a direct conversation is always best. Accordingly, I entered this prompt into ChatGPT: “Can generative AI replace human creativity and human innovation?" This is the full response generated:

“No, generative AI cannot replace human creativity and human innovation. While AI can produce new ideas and solutions based on existing data and patterns, it cannot replicate the unique human experiences and perspectives that inform creativity and innovation. Additionally, innovation often requires taking risks and stepping outside of established patterns, which AI is not always capable of doing. Human creativity and innovation are complex, multifaceted aspects of our cognitive abilities that are deeply intertwined with emotion, intuition, and personal experience, making it difficult for machines to replicate.”

I was somewhat comforted with this response until I came across two words [that I italicized] in the last sentence: “human” and “our”. Is this an error? Or, does this mean that GAI is beginning to associate itself with humans? Perhaps a scary prediction of the future to come.

GAI (e.g. ChatGPT, Google Bard, Microsoft Bing, etc.) has the capability to amass new information, grow and evolve over time. Therefore, I decided to re-enter the same prompt into ChatGPT two months later. Note that this response omits the introductory “no” statement and surpasses the singular paragraph previously generated:

“Generative AI has made impressive strides in various creative domains, such as art, music, and even writing. However, while AI can mimic and replicate human creativity to some extent, it is still limited by its current capabilities.

GAI algorithms are trained on large datasets, learning patterns and structures from existing creative works. They can generate new content that appears creative, but they often lack the deep understanding and unique perspectives that humans bring to the creative process. Human creativity involves complex emotions, personal experiences and the ability to think outside the box, which are challenging for AI to replicate fully.

AI can be a valuable tool for augmenting human creativity and innovation. It can help generate ideas, assist in the creative process, and offer inspiration by suggesting novel concepts. However, it is unlikely to replace the depth of human creativity and innovation anytime soon.

Moreover, human creativity often goes beyond individual outputs. It involves collaboration, social interactions, and the synthesis of ideas from multiple sources. These aspects of creativity are deeply rooted in human experiences and interactions, making it challenging for AI to fully replicate the richness of human-driven creativity and innovation.

In summary, generative AI has shown immense potential and can enhance human creativity and innovation, but it is unlikely to replace the unique qualities and depth of human creativity in the near future.”

Is there risk for a GAI takeover? It appears (for now) that creativity and innovation are reserved for humans who live through experiences, biological senses and social interactions. But what may the future hold?

A Conference Board of Canada panel presentation (April 6, 2023) underscored the need to strengthen corporate culture in response to GAI - with attention to maximizing human creativity and innovation - to secure the future viability of every Corporation.

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