We have officially entered a new era—one where artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction, but an everyday part of how we live, work, and create. For artists, writers, and creatives, the conversation around AI can often feel polarizing. Is it helpful or harmful? Is it stealing originality, or expanding it? My personal belief is clear: when used correctly, AI is simply a tool, not the creator.

Original art comes from human imagination. It is born of emotion, experience, memory, and thought. A computer cannot feel loss or joy. It cannot recall the smell of its grandmother’s house or the way sunlight hit the water on a summer day. That level of depth—of soul—comes from us. And when a human being uses AI to express that depth, it should be considered an original piece of work.

Just as a painter uses a brush or a writer uses a pen, a modern creator might use an AI tool to bring their vision to life. The brush does not take credit for the painting, and neither should the software take credit for the story or the art. What matters most is that the idea, the direction, and the heart behind the piece originate from a person.

We as a society are being asked to adapt quickly, to learn tools that evolve faster than any we’ve known before. But this isn’t the first time we’ve had to do this. Every generation has faced its technological leaps. The printing press, the camera, the computer—each was once feared for how it might disrupt art. And yet, each one became part of how we share our stories more broadly, more beautifully.

If we want to move forward, we must understand this moment in history for what it is: a chance to master the tools at our disposal, not fear them. Because if we don’t learn to master AI, we risk being mastered by it. But when we lead with intention, humanity, and creativity, AI becomes what it was always meant to be—a tool of expression, not a replacement for it.

Let us remember: art belongs to those who dare to imagine it. And as long as our hearts and minds are guiding the process, no machine can ever claim ownership of our soul’s work.

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