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In the largest study of its kind, researchers found that advanced AI systems like GPT-4 now outperform average humans on creativity tests. But the most imaginative people still leave AI far behind.
The world's largest creativity study pitted 100,000 people against top AI models like ChatGPT and Claude. While AI beat the average, the most creative humans far outperformed the machines.
Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard has discovered that pushing his body through running directly fuels his songwriting genius. For two decades, the musician has used distance running to sharpen his creative edge and overcome mental blocks.
Marie Lora-Mungai just published a handbook teaching African artists how to turn their talent into sustainable income. "Creative Cash Flow" tackles the business side of creativity that art schools rarely cover.
Slovenia's charming capital beat 223 cities to win Europe's top creativity award. The jury praised its thriving art scene, cultural festivals, and commitment to putting creators at the heart of city life.
New Zealand pop icon Bic Runga just released her first album of original music in 15 years, ending a creative journey she feared might never finish. The artist behind the 1997 hit "Sway" recorded Red Sunset in Paris with her family, proving it's never too late for a creative comeback.
Creativity isn't a rare gift reserved for the lucky few. Adobe's Executive Creative Director reveals how any organization can build a culture where everyone's ideas matter.
Creative health scientist Katina Bajaj says adults are stuck in a "play deprivation crisis," trading fun for endless optimization. Her TED talk makes the case that play isn't frivolous—it's a survival skill that boosts creativity and resilience.
A South African organization is celebrating creativity as a pathway to freedom by connecting World Creativity and Innovation Day with the nation's Freedom Day. The initiative aims to position African innovation as a global force for transformation.
Oscar-winning actor Riz Ahmed has a simple creative philosophy that's guiding his latest role as arts curator: ask yourself if your work stretches both you and culture. His approach invites all creatives to surrender their ego and tap into something bigger than themselves.
A creativity expert says we're entering the "Imagination Era" where human curiosity and wonder matter more than ever. Leaders are learning to treat AI as a creative partner, not a replacement for human thinking.
Two entrepreneurs have proven that creativity isn't a rare talent but a muscle anyone can strengthen in just five minutes a day. Their new approach treats creative practice like brushing your teeth—simple, regular, and transformative for your wellbeing.
Ghana's artists, musicians, and filmmakers are stepping up to help restore communities devastated by recent flooding. The Creative Arts Agency is mobilizing the nation's creative talent for a two-day cleanup exercise this July.
Professional songwriters reveal that their best creative work begins with terrible first drafts and messy experiments. The secret to innovation isn't perfection, it's embracing the process of making mistakes.
The global creative economy has reached $2.25 trillion and now drives 3.1% of worldwide GDP, proving that arts and culture are essential economic engines. Every dollar invested in creative industries generates $2.50 in total economic output.
A new UK-Nigeria partnership is giving Nigerian filmmakers, musicians, and designers the technical tools and training to produce world-class work at home. The Creative Fund addresses a critical gap: while Nigeria's creative talent shines globally, most high-value production work still happens abroad.
America's creative industries are booming, contributing $1.2 trillion to the economy and growing twice as fast as other sectors. New partnerships between schools, businesses, and cities are making creative careers more accessible than ever.
Vietnam's creative marketing community is getting a new platform designed to turn bold ideas into real business results. The MMA Creative Summit 2026 launches April 24 in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together the country's brightest minds in advertising, branding, and media.
From the Hooghly River's banks to bustling Kolkata streets, Bengal turned art into a way of life, not just a skill. Centuries of history, the Bengal Renaissance, and everyday cultural rituals created generations who grow up breathing creativity.
A modified hand stencil discovered in an Indonesian cave is now the world's oldest known rock art, created by ancient humans who playfully transformed their handprint to look like an animal claw. This stunning find reveals that our ancestors were thinking creatively and symbolically tens of thousands of years before reaching Australia.
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