Beyond AI, performance metrics, platforms and the rise of creators are reshaping not just how ideas are executed, but also who gets to define what creativity truly means. This raises a larger, more fundamental question: what does India now call ‘creative’? (Image Source: Unsplash)
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Redefining Creativity in the AI Era: What Does 'Creative' Mean for India?

  • The digital age and Gen AI are challenging the traditional definition of creativity, impacting how ideas are executed and who defines them.
  • Industry experts like Neville Shah emphasize AI as an execution tool, not an ideation engine, stressing that human empathy and clarity of thought remain crucial.
  • Arvind Krishnan and KV Sridhar highlight that while platforms and formats evolve, the core essence of creativity—defeating habit through originality and solving problems—remains constant.
  • The rise of creators and algorithms has shifted power dynamics; creators own audiences, while algorithms manage content distribution, not creation.
  • The article discusses how 'eccentric humor' in campaigns isn't new but amplified by digital platforms, and warns against short-term, celebrity-led ads that overshadow brand recall.

Why It Matters: Creativity's core remains human ideation and problem-solving, despite AI and evolving digital platforms.

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