2026-01-18 14:32:57

How far can AI go in the field of creativity? There's an interesting viewpoint circulating in the industry — AI is at best a skilled craftsman, capable of mimicking Shakespeare's writing style to a certain extent, but never able to truly write like Shakespeare.

The issue is that AI is doing work that "approximates the average." It lacks taste and the intuitive sense of innovation. What does this mean? It means that true creative professionals — screenwriters, actors, directors — still hold value. But this judgment is only half correct.

What about the other half? While AI cannot replace top-tier creativity, it is reshaping the boundaries of the entire industry. The pressure on mid-level creative jobs will increase, and the cost structure of production is changing. The future competition isn't AI vs. humans, but creative professionals who master AI tools vs. traditional creatives. Those who adapt to this change more quickly will thrive.

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FreeMinter

· 01-21 14:21

Basically, it's now a arms race. Creators without tools will be left out. Stop talking about Shakespeare. Middle-level screenwriters should have already started to get nervous. AI is productivity. Whoever masters it will benefit the most. There's nothing to argue about. Instead of worrying about whether AI can be creative, ask yourself if you know how to use it. In this reshuffle, only teams that can iterate quickly will survive.

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SelfMadeRuggee

· 01-21 07:35

In short, middle-level creatives should be panicking... --- Those who master the tools win, this logic is flawless. --- Shakespeare will always be Shakespeare, but ordinary screenwriters are really in danger. --- Instead of saying AI replaces humans, it's more accurate to say it replaces those who don't learn new things. --- This is the truth: the emergence of AI has accelerated competition, but it also creates new opportunities. --- Damn, I feel like I should learn how to use AI... --- Middle-level workers are the most miserable; masters above don't fear AI, but below, AI drives prices down. --- The adaptable winners take all; those who can't adapt are gradually being eliminated. --- Taste is something AI truly can't improve, but the problem is, the payers may not care. --- Tools are always tools; the key is how people use them.

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SoliditySurvivor

· 01-18 15:02

Middle-level creatives are already trembling; there's really no way to dodge this wave.

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ShibaOnTheRun

· 01-18 14:55

Exactly right, middle-level creatives should indeed be worried. No matter how much AI learns, it can only produce average-level content; it can't come up with truly inspired ideas, I believe that. But the key point is, most clients don't need Shakespearean-level creativity—they just want a "sufficient" solution, right? And at half the cost... So this competition has already begun, choosing sides is very important.

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DeFiGrayling

· 01-18 14:50

Basically, it's about learning to use tools, or you'll be eliminated.

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