The Future of Creative Work: AI, Ownership, and the “Human Layer”

09/01/2025 24 min
The Future of Creative Work: AI, Ownership, and the “Human Layer”

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Send us a textWe examine how generative AI is transforming creative work and expression. Our conversation weaves through three distinct signals: a $1.8 million AI-created portrait, Gen Z's creative approach to job hunting, and New York's guaranteed income program for artists. We discuss how the creative economy might transform into an ownership economy, where value lies in both the original human creation and its AI-augmented iterations. These signals point to possible shifts in how creative work is valued, protected, discovered, and supported in society.For the full transcript and references: Episode WebpageReferences available on the Episode Webpage New episodes every Thursday! Sign-up for our mailing list by clicking 'JOIN" to stay updated on group discussions, workshops and other upcoming events. Share your thoughts and suggestions, access our Terms & Privacy Policy, contact us and more at: www.horizonshiftlab.com

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