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The CORE Message about AI & Creativity

The CORE Message about AI & Creativity

The creative director role hasn’t disappeared — it’s become more important. Someone still needs to be the wayfinder.

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Brian W. Sykes
Jun 16, 2025
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AI doesn’t solve your creative block.
It just spits out prettier versions of your confusion.

Most creatives think AI is either their replacement or their salvation.
It’s neither.

AI is a junior creative who works at lightning speed but needs constant direction. It can execute brilliantly, but it can’t think strategically about what should be executed or why.

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