In 2025, I am hearing the same rhetoric concerning ‘the devil’s work’ about AI now as I did about the Internet in the 90s and I want to look at AI detection for media, especially concerning a) the different ways AI can be used to manipulate the truth and spread misunderstanding and, following on from that, b) the perceived threat to those in creative professions because I believe the two are inexorably linked.

Generate a first-person WordPress blog post titled ‘AI vs. Human Creativity’ based on my detailed thoughts and research questions below.
Adopt the persona of an impartial content creator, SEO specialist, and AI expert. The post should be a polished narrative, seamlessly weaving my personal anecdotes and experiences with research and examples, aiming for a human, comforting, and transparent feel.

Key Deliverables

• Language: UK English spelling and grammar (unless within a quote).
• Tone: Informal, friendly, and educational, avoiding condescension or imperiousness.
• Structure: Clear headings and sub-headings, logically ordered.
• WordPress Format: Paragraphs, inline hyperlinks, and necessary HTML.

SEO Elements

• Compelling title (max 60 characters).
• Explanatory sub-title.
• SEO-friendly excerpt/meta description (max 160 characters).
• No more than 13 dominating keyword/keyword phrases and secondary keywords/keyword phrases naturally integrated, then listed at the end (Title Case, comma-separated, ending with a comma).

Research

Use prime resources only. When adding research links, always include only one clean, human-readable hyperlink per fact in markdown or HTML, and remove all raw citation metadata or source list markers (like ‘+3’, ‘arXiv+3’ etc.). All external research links must open in a new browser window (use target="_blank").

Conclusion

End with a strong conclusion and a call to action.

Research Questions

1. What are the main issues and concerns surrounding AI media and how is it being used and/or abused, for instance, to manipulate the truth and spread misunderstanding?
2. What definitive job roles (creative) are most threatened by AI (rightly or wrongly) in 2025?
3. Explore and list the main concerns and/or benefits from the POV of those who work across all creative/media disiplines.
4. Explore and list the main concerns and/or benefits from the POV of those individuals who require additional support or adjustments. Include a very brief overview as I intend to cover this topic more thoroughly in another blog post.
5. Which AI detectors are highly-rated for accuracy and reliability in 2025?

These Are My Thoughts

1. Personal Overview

I am not an AI specialist, I’m a creative who embraces analogue and the ‘old ways’ but also that is excited by technology and how I can use that to expand my vision and interests (educational or just free-thought) via my blog and social media. I have a background in graphic art (from the days before mainstream computers, never mind AI), web content, Internet safety and Intellectual property so my findings are informed by those skills too. I am hearing the same comments akin to “it’s the devil’s work” about AI now as I did about the Internet, way back when and my mother’s experience as an educator – daring to insist that new technology (we’re talking computers the size of ) was brought in to the classroom, despite some protestations.

As a musician, writer and artist, I will always make use of tools and materials that interest me. Technology is always a provocative lure in that respect. I use technology in my music (Logic mainly) and synthesised sounds/samples. I have’t used AI directly for music yet but, Logic does include integrated AI features for augmentation purposes (not replacement) so, I can see it being something to explore when it comes to studio work and music videos maybe. I use technology in my art, from scanning my original work (I work mainly in ink and watercolour) through to creating images for illustrative and fun purposes on by blog and social media. I have used technology to assist my writing for a long time – various wordprocessors through to AI. It does bother me that someone who has no experience-related skills can use a prompt to create in seconds what it takes someone like me who has studied their craft for a lifetime days, weeks, months, even years to finish. But, it does take some skill, an eye or an ear, to recognise when the output is satisfactory and that is where humans currently have the edge. None of these skills is my sole livelihood at the moment, so AI doesn’t impact me in the way it might others.

Nevertheless, I think that AI created work should be transparent. It should always be labelled as such (something I strive to do and I think I have not been as thorough about as maybe I could have been in the past but I am working on it). Unless I do actually forget (look, I’m human – this is the point) I either indicate the use of AI in image ALT tags (AI-generated) or make it clear in other ways like notes or watermarks although, lately I’m not evern sure if that is enough and I may have to go back and caption all my AI work as such.

That’s where I am conflicted. I don’t really want to put watermarks on my images; I could embed metadata but that’s not going to help your average user. Plus, I allow my AI-generated images to be used freely (with attribution) because they might be my concept but ultimately, I didn’t spend hours painting/rendering them. My experience and thoughts are priceless, to me but I don’t feel right putting a price-tag on AI-generated content at this time, especially as AI is ‘learning’ from the real blood, sweat and tears of traditional media folk. Of course, there’s my time spent writing and honing prompts and the financial outlay aspect, as I pay for ChatGpt. So they could be considered.

And then there’s the writing – I can tell AI to always use certain conventions like checking for UK English spelling and grammar because not only am I dyslexic so I need to work harder to ensure I have ordered my work logically and that my spelling is correct, I also worked as a content creator for many years for American and Canadian organisations and my brain doesn’t always play ball (or soccer or whatever…)

Therefore, because of the extra steps and time consumed, I do invite and accept a gratuity for my AI-related work though I do not expect or demand it.

At this time, AI is not a replacement for the physical action of drawing or painting by hand, for me; there is a medatitive, cathartic sense to that work which no machine can ever take from me and I know that this is a cause for concern amongst many of the creatives I volunteer with at weekends via UKGiftHour, for instance. However, as someone who has fibromyalgia, which often affects my vision as well as my hands and fingers it affords me a creative outlet, even when my body restricts me. I would like to cover this specific topic at a later time and, when I do, I will include a link to that content.

3. Relevant Real Life Connections

Both my daughter and her partner (who currently works as a videographer in the field of action sports media) have media degrees, and I recently remarked to her that I can often confidently spot AI graphics/video without detection tools but, there is going to come a time I’m sure, when it is going to be impossible to check without them. Another of my children (also dyslexic and a musician, writer and artist) uses tools like Grammarly to check his spelling and such, as well as graphic tools for his electronic art – although he also is a traditional artist (watercolour, acrylic, pencil and ink). He has been studying for a degree and does not like using AI for research at this time and I tend to agree with him. I always enjoyed the researching aspect of acedemic work – in fact, researching is a guilty pleasure of mine, made easier via the Internet (which in my opinion is really whet it was created – sharing information) and I remember the uproar when that arrived. Univeristy professors were up in arms about it and the mis-information and plagiarism it invited. Now it’s encouraged and has recognised academic citation structures etc. Will AI eventually become as common-place in our society as the Internet? Yes, I think so. My eldest brother, an educator (retired) in the field of technology is as excited about it as I am and can see how it will save time on repetitive tasks but is equally respectful of AI’s limitations and propensity for error.

4. Originality

Whilst AI can simulate ideas, it doesn’t have independent ideas at this time. Those are human territory and I stand fast that the complexity of our imaginations is priceless and irreplaceable. At this time, AI can only do what we tell it to – if I want ChatGPT to go off on it’s own I still have to prompt it to ‘work autonomously’ and honestly, this does not usually end well; it more pays lip-service to autonomy as AI still needs a degree of ‘hand-holding’ right now. Additionally, I don’t fully trust AI – not in a sci-fi, world domination, robots taking over scenario but in the way that I’m still extremely wary of driverless cars but maybe that’s generational as well.

5. In Summation

Paradoxically, whilst I like to imagine I am open-minded and forward thinking, I’m also probably more ‘set in my ways’ than I realise. I have an inpulsive, adventurous heart that wants to dive off the highest cliff into the deepest ocean but a cautious soul that always ensures a safety line is in place. I want to live by my thirst for knowledge and experience, not die by it. I write that way too and sometimes, AI is that lifeline for me and I’m comfortable with that.

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In 2025, I am hearing the same rhetoric concerning ‘the devil’s work’ about AI now as I did about the Internet in the 90s and I want to look at AI detection for media, especially concerning a) the different ways AI can be used to manipulate the truth and spread misunderstanding and, following on from that, b) the perceived threat to those in creative professions because I believe the two are inexorably linked.

Here are my research questions:

1. What are the main issues and concerns surrounding AI media and how is it being used and/or abused, for instance, to manipulate the truth and spread misunderstanding?

2. What definitive job roles (creative) are most threatened by AI (rightly or wrongly) in 2025?

3. Explore and list the main concerns and/or benefits from the POV of those who work across all creative/media disciplines.

4. Explore and list the main concerns and/or benefits from the POV of those individuals who require additional support or adjustments. Include a very brief overview as I intend to cover this topic more thoroughly in another blog post.

5. Which AI detectors are highly-rated for accuracy and reliability in 2025?

These are my thoughts:

1. Personal overview:

I am not an AI specialist, I’m a creative who embraces analogue and the ‘old ways’ but also that is excited by technology and how I can use that to expand my vision and interests (educational or just free-thought) via my blog and social media. I have a background in graphic art (from the days before mainstream computers, never mind AI), web content, Internet safety and Intellectual property so my findings are informed by those skills too. I am hearing the same comments akin to “it’s the devil’s work” about AI now as I did about the Internet, way back when and my mother’s experience as an educator – daring to insist that new technology (we’re talking computers the size of ) was brought into the classroom, despite some protestations.

As a musician, writer and artist, I will always make use of tools and materials that interest me. Technology is always a provocative lure in that respect. I use technology in my music (Logic mainly) and synthesised sounds/samples. I haven’t used AI directly for music yet but, Logic does include integrated AI features for augmentation purposes (not replacement) so, I can see it being something to explore when it comes to studio work and music videos maybe. I use technology in my art, from scanning my original work (I work mainly in ink and watercolour) through to creating images for illustrative and fun purposes on by blog and social media. I have used technology to assist my writing for a long time – various wordprocessors through to AI. It does bother me that someone who has no experience-related skills can use a prompt to create in seconds what it takes someone like me who has studied their craft for a lifetime days, weeks, months, even years to finish. But, it does take some skill, an eye or an ear, to recognise when the output is satisfactory and that is where humans currently have the edge. None of these skills is my sole livelihood at the moment, so AI doesn’t impact me in the way it might others.

Nevertheless, I think that AI created work should be transparent. It should always be labelled as such (something I strive to do and I think I have not been as thorough about as maybe I could have been in the past but I am working on it). Unless I do actually forget (look, I’m human – this is the point) I either indicate the use of AI in image ALT tags (AI-generated) or make it clear in other ways like notes or watermarks although, lately I’m not even sure if that is enough and I may have to go back and caption all my AI work as such.

That’s where I am conflicted. I don’t really want to put watermarks on my images; I could embed metadata but that’s not going to help your average user. Plus, I allow my AI-generated images to be used freely (with attribution) because they might be my concept but ultimately, I didn’t spend hours painting/rendering them. My experience and thoughts are priceless, to me but I don’t feel right putting a price-tag on AI-generated content at this time, especially as AI is ‘learning’ from the real blood, sweat and tears of traditional media folk. Of course, there’s my time spent writing and honing prompts and the financial outlay aspect, as I pay for ChatGPT. So they could be considered.

And then there’s the writing – I can tell AI to always use certain conventions like checking for UK English spelling and grammar because not only am I dyslexic so I need to work harder to ensure I have ordered my work logically and that my spelling is correct, I also worked as a content creator for many years for American and Canadian organisations and my brain doesn’t always play ball (or soccer or whatever…).

Therefore, because of the extra steps and time consumed, I do invite and accept a gratuity for my AI-related work though I do not expect or demand it.

At this time, AI is not a replacement for the physical action of drawing or painting by hand, for me; there is a meditative, cathartic sense to that work which no machine can ever take from me and I know that this is a cause for concern amongst many of the creatives I volunteer with at weekends via UKGiftHour, for instance. However, as someone who has fibromyalgia, which often affects my vision as well as my hands and fingers it affords me a creative outlet, even when my body restricts me. I would like to cover this specific topic at a later time and, when I do, I will include a link to that content.

3. Relevant family connections:

Both my daughter and her partner (who currently works as a videographer in the field of action sports media) have media degrees, and I recently remarked to her that I can often confidently spot AI graphics/video without detection tools but, there is going to come a time I’m sure, when it is going to be impossible to check without them. Another of my children (also dyslexic and a musician, writer and artist) uses tools like Grammarly to check his spelling and such, as well as graphic tools for his electronic art – although he also is a traditional artist (watercolour, acrylic, pencil and ink). He has been studying for a degree and does not like using AI for research at this time and I tend to agree with him. I always enjoyed the researching aspect of academic work – in fact, researching is a guilty pleasure of mine, made easier via the Internet (which in my opinion is really what it was created – sharing information) and I remember the uproar when that arrived. University professors were up in arms about it and the misinformation and plagiarism it invited. Now it’s encouraged and has recognised academic citation structures etc. Will AI eventually become as common-place in our society as the Internet? Yes, I think so. My eldest brother, an educator (retired) in the field of technology is as excited about it as I am and can see how it will save time on repetitive tasks but is equally respectful of AI’s limitations and propensity for error.

4. Originality:

Whilst AI can simulate ideas, it doesn’t have independent ideas at this time. Those are human territory and I stand fast that the complexity of our imaginations is priceless and irreplaceable. At this time, AI can only do what we tell it to – if I want ChatGPT to go off on it’s own I still have to prompt it to ‘work autonomously’ and honestly, this does not usually end well; it more pays lip-service to autonomy as AI still needs a degree of ‘hand-holding’ right now. Additionally, I don’t fully trust AI – not in a sci-fi, world domination, robots taking over scenario but in the way that I’m still extremely wary of driverless cars but maybe that’s generational as well.

5. In Summation:

Paradoxically, whilst I like to imagine I am open-minded and forward thinking, I’m also probably more ‘set in my ways’ than I realise. I have an impulsive, adventurous heart that wants to dive off the highest cliff into the deepest ocean but a cautious soul that always ensures a safety line is in place. I want to live by my thirst for knowledge and experience, not die by it. I write that way too and sometimes, AI is that lifeline for me and I’m comfortable with that.

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AI vs. Human Creativity

A creative’s honest take on AI’s power, risks, and potential in 2025

Back in the 90s, I remember hearing people call the Internet “the devil’s work.” As a teenager, I watched my mum — then a teacher — fight for computers in classrooms despite raised eyebrows from colleagues. Today in 2025, I’m hearing the same fears, only now they’re aimed at artificial intelligence (AI). The debates are louder, the stakes feel higher, but the rhythm of the argument is eerily familiar.

How AI Can Manipulate Truth

AI can be dazzling — and dangerous. It’s not just that it can create realistic images or fluid prose; it’s how convincingly it can bend facts. Deep-fake videos, AI-written misinformation, subtly altered “facts” — they’re already in circulation. One study found people correctly identify AI-generated images only about 62% of the time — barely better than guessing (see study). If the average person can’t tell what’s real, trust in media becomes fragile, and creatives like me risk having our authentic work doubted or drowned out.

Why I Straddle the Analogue–Tech Divide

I’m a traditionalist in some ways — I still work in ink and watercolour, I value the slow process, the tactile feel of the paper. But I’m also a tech-lover: I compose music in Logic (which already uses AI for augmentation), I scan my paintings, I edit digitally, and yes — I experiment with AI imagery for fun and illustration. The paradox? It bothers me when someone with no creative training can type a few words and get something visually appealing in seconds, but I also know that it takes human judgement to decide whether the result is truly good. That discernment is still ours — for now.

The Creative Jobs Most at Risk

AI hits hardest where tasks are repetitive or knowledge-based. Microsoft’s 2025 research lists translators, writers, and historians among the most exposed (read more). And it’s not just individual jobs — entire creative pipelines are under pressure. The British Film Institute has warned that over 130,000 scripts have been ingested by AI without permission, undermining intellectual property and threatening entry-level roles that keep the industry alive (full report).

What Creatives Fear — and What Gives Us Hope

Among my peers — illustrators, musicians, editors, videographers — the concerns are consistent: fewer commissions, lower fees, and a creeping sense of being replaced. Some now spend more time reviewing AI-generated drafts than producing original work. But there’s an upside: demand for distinctly human creativity is rising. Research in 2025 shows that clients are increasingly seeking “authentic” work with emotional resonance, weary of generic AI output (see the research). Entrepreneur Mark Cuban summed it up neatly: AI can help generate ideas, but storytelling still needs the human gut and heart (read interview).

AI as a Lifeline for Some of Us

For me, AI isn’t just a threat — it’s also an enabler. Living with fibromyalgia means there are days my vision or grip makes painting or long-form writing difficult. AI tools help me translate ideas into something tangible when my body won’t cooperate. I know other creatives — particularly neurodiverse ones — who’ve found similar benefits. But detection tools can be a double-edged sword, often mislabelling genuine human work as AI-generated, especially when the style or language is atypical (overview).

Which AI Detection Tools I Trust in 2025

In my own work, I’ve found two detection tools worth noting:

• Copyleaks — claims over 99% accuracy and minimal false positives (Copyleaks).
• GPTZero — strong at catching pure AI-generated text in recent independent tests (GPTZero).

Neither is perfect. Hybrid content (human plus AI) and paraphrased text can still fool them. That’s why I believe in transparency — I try to label AI-assisted work in captions, notes, or ALT tags wherever possible. It’s about trust, not policing.

Originality: Still a Human Domain

AI can simulate patterns, but it doesn’t dream. It has no impulses or lived experiences. At best, it pays lip-service to autonomy, still needing prompts and guidance. The complexity of human imagination remains irreplaceable — and I suspect it will for a long time.

Conclusion

Paradoxically, I’m both cautious and adventurous about AI. I’ll dive into new tools but keep my safety line attached. I’ll use AI as a collaborator but not as a replacement. In AI vs Human Creativity, the winner isn’t decided yet — but if we embrace transparency, fairness, and our own irreplaceable spark, we can make sure it’s not a battle at all, but a partnership.

Call to Action: How is AI affecting your creative life? Has it helped, hindered, or both? Share your experience in the comments — let’s keep this conversation as human as the art we make.

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