The public draws the AI-human line at empathy and creativity
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The public draws the AI-human line at empathy and creativity
People map the division of labour with AI by skill: AI is seen ahead on logic, strategy and operating machinery, humans ahead on empathy, caregiving, creativity, critical thinking and negotiation. 75% agree technology will never take creativity away from humanity - it's part of who we are.
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VML, The Future 100: 2026 (2026)
VML Intelligence (Emma Chiu, Marie Stafford)
VML Intelligence SONAR, The Future 100: 2026, s. 13-14
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