The ideal AI usage for creativity? Three prompts per project — after that, ideas go generic.
Using AI for creative pursuits? Moderation is key
An experiment found that AI users produced the most original ideas when they used it in moderation. Heavy users had fewer novel concepts, while light users missed inspiration. The columnist tests the balanced approach and examines the hidden cost of over-reliance on AI.
Source: Using AI for creative pursuits? Moderation is key — New Scientist
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