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AI can boost productivity, but blunt creativity expert says

"The impact of AI is making scientists more productive—they publish more papers, but at the same time, those papers become more and more narrow and copies of one another."

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  • Lisa Astor

  • September 15, 2026

  • 5 min

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Clinical Scorecard: AI can boost productivity, but blunt creativity expert says

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionImpact of AI on Creativity
Key MechanismsAI raises the floor of human ability but lowers the ceiling of human creativity.
Target PopulationHealthcare professionals and researchers
Care SettingHealthcare and educational environments

Key Highlights

  • AI can increase productivity but may narrow the scope of creative output.
  • Participants often expect AI to outperform humans in creativity tasks.
  • Teamwork generally leads to higher creativity scores compared to individual efforts.
  • AI should be used as a process guide rather than a source of answers.
  • Relying on AI can lead to laziness and reduced creativity scores.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Use AI as a sparring partner to challenge thinking.
    • Avoid asking bots for direct answers to maintain critical thinking.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

      • Over-reliance on AI can dampen individual creativity and critical thinking.
      • Anchoring to AI-generated words can reduce creativity scores.

      Patient & Prescribing Data

      Not applicable

      AI can enhance productivity but may limit creative potential.

      Clinical Best Practices

      • Encourage collaborative brainstorming without AI assistance.
      • Utilize AI to facilitate processes rather than provide direct solutions.

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      AI can boost productivity, but blunt creativity expert says

      • by Lisa Astor

      • September 15, 2026

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