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WORDS

WORDS

Yoel Gleizer

Yoel Gleizer

PHOTOS

PHOTOS

2085

2085

DATE

DATE

15th August 2024

15th August 2024

Creativity and Research in the AI Era: A Tool or a Threat to Original Thinking?

From my office overlooking the picturesque neighborhood of Neve Tzedek in Tel Aviv, I often reflect on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in our creative process. As CEO of 2085, I continually explore how advanced AI powered tools can enrich our creativity.

I’ve always prided myself on originality and the ability to surprise clients with genuinely fresh ideas. Today, AI reshapes this creative journey, making it sharper, richer, and more insightful.

Rather than merely accelerating timelines, these AI tools enhance the quality and depth of our research. They systematically analyze global trends, uncover subtle cultural insights, and dissect vast data streams, providing our creative process with nuanced and thoughtful starting points. The goal isn’t just speed; it’s depth and clarity. AI helps us recognize connections we might otherwise overlook, sharpening our creative intuition.

Yet, integrating AI into the creative workflow raises complex questions. I frequently wonder if we might be unconsciously guiding our imagination according to patterns suggested by algorithms, potentially narrowing our perspective rather than expanding it.

I firmly believe creativity flourishes when we successfully navigate new challenges, workflows, and the simultaneous use of multiple tools. AI can illuminate these potential roadblocks and opportunities, but it’s our responsibility to skillfully manage and integrate them, fostering innovation that bridges data driven insights and bold human imagination.


Our approach involves thoughtful and intentional training to critically interpret AI's insights and recognize when to trust our instincts. We don't view AI as a shortcut; rather, we see it as a lens through which human creativity becomes clearer and stronger.

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In the creative landscape of tomorrow, success will belong to those who seamlessly blend algorithmic depth with fearless originality. The future isn't about replacing creativity—it’s about elevating it. And yes, despite all the technology at our fingertips, I still begin every idea with a blank A4 sheet of paper and a pencil.

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