I am not sure about you, but my reading has taken a decided turn for the worst (based on variety). It is true that terrorist and shooters are too much of the news! But, what is consuming my reading time is continuous announcements of AI developments. Not only Google, Meta, and Amazon have almost monthly announcements of grandiose plans, but the repercussions from these with the behemoths working their way into communities are simply overwhelming.
I don’t think you will find a more avid capitalist than myself, and I am so pleased that so much is happening to carry America forward. It is hard for me to contain the excitement, but I feel like I need a breather!
AI and the Changing Meaning of “Creative”
Changing the empowerment of the word “creative” is what AI is doing to the entire advertising industry. In three minutes, you can become a poet, a direct mail expert, create social awareness, or any number of things being your own advertising agency. All of this was handled by a high-priced industry that has its own share of the national wealth; but, practically, that entire stash of advertising wealth is being moved from one ledger to the other by decimating the industry encouraging every individual to create immediate/dynamic advertising, if they choose.
Most of the readers of this article realize I do not hesitate to predict, at my hazard! But, as fast as the mobile phone caught on (because individuals realize their own power), this depth of advertising will totally format change instantaneously with far more ramifications in this ever-dynamically social world.
Impact on Creative Professions
Photographers are now in idle mode, videos are being created with a couple of strokes, and creating display ads can be done for pennies. Actors, videographers, animators, voice actors, set designers, artists, editors, sound designers, and translators’ jobs will all disappear. So soon, the “creative” power that we will have at our fingertips will be awesome!
Positive Outlook for 2026
On a positive 2026 note, the Archbridge Institute recently completed a nationally represented survey. This survey was remarkably positive about Americans’ beliefs. While we may still see a lot of remnants of “wokeism” and national sensationalism with so-called daily news, 70% of Americans believe they have achieved (or on their way to achieving) the American dream! What is fantastic about that is their American dream is not based on wealth but based on choice and about how they live which was 83%. Having a good family life was 80%. 75% of Americans believe that our country provides the global leadership that is necessary in advancing positive change, and 84% believe that America’s scientific research has been beneficial to mankind.
Closing Thoughts
We are blessed to live in America!
