AI in Creativity: Are We Losing Our Sense of Authenticity?

Over the past few days, social media has been flooded with AI-generated images mimicking the Ghibli Art Style. While these posts may seem like just another harmless trend, they highlight a deeper shift in the way we engage with creativity. Rather than appreciating art as a product of human expression, we are increasingly turning to AI to generate it for us—often without questioning the implications.

For many, this trend is nothing more than a fun filter. But as someone with a background in design, I can’t ignore the copyright and artistic integrity concerns surrounding it. Ghibli isn’t just an aesthetic—it is a hand-crafted legacy built by Hayao Miyazaki, known for its expressive characters and rich storytelling. Yet, with AI now replicating these styles at scale, we must ask: Are we innovating, or simply eroding the value of human creativity?

AI and Art: Where Do We Draw the Line?

• The Copyright Loophole – OpenAI, like most tech giants, has found ways around direct copyright violations. But the ethical debate remains: Is AI creating or just imitating?

• The Artist’s Dilemma – AI tools can now generate art, replace photoshoots, and even compose music. Are we heading toward a future where creative jobs become obsolete?

• The Authenticity Crisis – In an era where AI-generated content is everywhere, does genuine creativity become the rarest commodity?

  
  

I get it—AI is the future. It’s already optimizing industries, making work faster and more efficient. But do we really need AI for art?

If anything, I’d rather see AI taking over tasks that we actually dread—filing taxes, medical insurance paperwork, sorting data—things that drain time but don’t require creativity. Instead, we’re using it to replace something that challenges and stimulates the human mind.

Sabyasachi recently shared an interesting perspective on digital saturation, saying:"Digital media is too democratic, whether you’re a big or a small brand, communication gets limited by the size of the smartphone. Slowly but surely, we are moving back to physical human experiences, and consuming information through print is one of them." And honestly, that says a lot. While digital platforms have made content more accessible, they have also diluted exclusivity, craftsmanship, and the depth of real-world interactions. If someone as deeply rooted in the digital age as Sabyasachi sees value in shifting back to traditional formats, perhaps there’s something worth reconsidering.

So, Where Do We Go From Here?

I’m not anti-AI. But I do worry that we’re so excited about its capabilities that we’re not stopping to ask: At what cost? If everything becomes AI-generated, does human creativity become a luxury? Or worse—irrelevant?

Let me know your thoughts. Are we integrating AI in ways that truly benefit us, or are we just running toward convenience at the expense of originality?