It’s been one year since the ChatGPT explosion. The folks at It’s Nice That have surveyed hundreds of creative professionals about their use of and feelings toward AI. Here’s a quick overview:

• 83% have adopted AI into their workflow.
• 49% have used AI in the past week.
• 33% have used AI in the past 6 months.
• 56% are curious about AI.
• 41% are excited about the opportunities AI will bring.
• 36% believe AI’s capabilities are overhyped.
• 26% feel AI is a negative development for creativity.
• 55% of creatives that work at agencies and studios have used AI in the past week.
• 38% of solo artists have never used AI in their work.
• 27% of self-employed freelancers have never used AI in their work.
• 78% of strategists, 74% of digital artists, and 65% of advertising professionals use AI.
• 97% are learning AI through personal experimentation.
• Senior members of staff are using AI most frequently.
• Just 1% believe that AI-assisted work reaches the highest standards.

Dig into the results at It’s Nice That.

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