Augmenting Human Creativity with Artificial Intelligence- (Human + Machine)
I’ve been thinking about AI and creativity lately. In particular, I’ve been wondering whether AI could augment human creativity? And if so, how?
When I put this question to some friends in the art community, they were all quick to say no: “AI can’t replace the human creative process.”
They were right. But what they didn’t realize is that their own work was already being augmented by AI—even if they didn't realize it yet!
AI can’t replace the human creative process, but could it augment it?
You’re probably wondering if there is something AI can do to improve your creative process. And the answer is yes, but not everyone will like it.
The most obvious way that AI could help with creativity is by making our lives easier in terms of how we generate ideas. In fact, this is already happening: In 2014, Intel Labs released a tool called Threader that uses machine learning techniques to analyze social media data and help marketers decide which ads are most likely to resonate with their audiences. Since then, tools like this have become easier and more widespread as they become part of larger platforms like Facebook's ads manager or Google Ads—allowing advertisers (or anyone really) to use data about what has worked well in the past when planning future campaigns.
This type of service isn't just useful for advertisers looking for new ways around their competitors' latest marketing trends; it also has applications at smaller scales within individual companies trying out new products or launching new concepts—like startups working on creative marketing strategies or even large-scale developers trying out new features before rolling them out more widely.
Another way to think about Computational Creativity
Computers and creativity have been a hot topic of discussion for decades. But now, with innovations in AI and robotics, this could be changing. Augmented Creativity is a term that is used to describe human creativity which is aided by computer intelligence. There are many forms of augmented creativity such as writing aids, music composition tools and art generation tools. Augmented Writing is one form of augmented creativity that helps you write better. Grammarly is an example of augmented writing. It works by analyzing your text to find spelling mistakes & typos & grammar errors The software suggests edits & provides explanations to improve your writing skills Another form of augmented writing is the Hemingway App which analyzes your text for clarity & concision.
From the beginning, computers were used to aid creative endeavors such as writing music and art. In fact, the earliest computer-generated works of art were created in 1962 by British scientist Christopher Strachey using his EDSAC computer.
In 1966, American composer Lejaren Hiller Jr. used an IBM 7094 mainframe to generate music based on a set of mathematical rules he devised along with Robert A. Moog and Donald Buchla (who later went on to create the Buchla synthesizer). Later that same year at Bell Laboratories, Max Mathews also experimented with similar methods but instead chose to use FORTRAN code—a language often used for scientific applications—to create compositions through programming rather than mathematical formulas or physical equipment like Moogs or oscillators.
But now, with innovations in AI and robotics, this could be changing. AI can help us do our work faster and better than we ever thought possible. It can help us create better art and write better stories through a process called machine learning. It's even been known to compose music that sounds eerily human-like!
Augmented Creativity is a term that is used to describe human creativity which is aided by computer intelligence.
How does it work?
The basic idea behind augmented creativity is that you take a person and give them access to some sort of artificial intelligence tool. The tool can be anything from an algorithm or software program, to robotics equipment like 3D printers, or even simply the internet itself. In any case, it's something that augments your ability to create something new in some way. For example: if you have access to an algorithm for generating paintings based on data about your brain activity then this would be considered augmented creativity because you're using technology as part of the process of creating art.
There are many forms of augmented creativity, including writing aids and music composition tools.
Writing aids can help you write better. For example, if you're a writer who has trouble finding the right word to fit into a sentence or paragraph, artificial intelligence can give you suggestions based on what's already in your document or what other writers have written in similar situations. Music composition tools can help you write music by suggesting chords based on the notes that are currently in your melody line or automatically adding bass lines and drum beats to create an entire song from scratch that's guaranteed to be pleasing to the ear!
Augmented Writing is one form of augmented creativity that helps you write better.
Augmented writing is one form of augmented creativity that helps you write better. It can help you write faster and more, which will make it easier for you to create a compelling story while still giving yourself time to think through your ideas.
Grammarly is an example of augmented writing. It's a free tool that can be used within a browser or as a plugin, and it helps you check spelling and grammar. It also has a feature that can help you write better by suggesting edits, providing explanations for those edits, and even suggesting synonyms based on context. It works by analyzing your text to find spelling mistakes, typos and grammar errors.
So, how does Grammarly work?
Grammarly analyzes your text to find spelling mistakes, typos and grammar errors. If it detects an error, it recommends edits and provides explanations so you can learn from your mistakes. It works with most browsers and devices (including mobile phones) so you can use it wherever you are—at home or on the go! The app makes writing easier by automatically correcting common errors as you type. The software suggests edits and provides explanations to improve your writing skills.
The BIG Reveal: This whole article was written by Artificial Intelligence
While it might seem straight out of a Sci-Fi film, this whole article was written by AI. While I abstained from editing this blog post for grammatical or consistency, my plan is to use AI tools to help me write every piece of content from this moment on. Large transformer models such as GPT-3 democratize access to powerful tools such as this one that really supercharge our ability to express our ideas and get work done.
Keep your eyes peeled and see if you can spot which parts of my work are done with the help of AI!