The 'AI Did It' Assumption and Its Impact on Creative Incentives
niosurfer · reddit · 2026-08-22
The author discusses the demotivating effect of the default assumption that creative work is AI-generated. Whether coding or writing, the cynical reaction that 'ChatGPT wrote this' undermines personal merit and recognition. The post questions what incentives remain for people to pursue original, masterful work if society assumes automation is the source of all output.
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