Impromptu: Amplifying Our Humanity Through AI thing” feeling. But GPT-4 definitely helped get me there—once 1 I helped it. * * * I think that story captures a lot of what LLMs can do for writers, and for creatives generally. Not replacing them—aiding them by extending the reach of their creative powers. So I was pleased when, in early March, MIT researchers reported that two studies2 on generative AI’s effects on knowl- edge work found that writers and programmers both saw 50 percent gains in productivity with AI, and higher satisfaction to boot. Wharton professor Ethan Mollick called the results “completely unprecedented in modern history.” I asked GPT-4 for further examples of how it might help creatives. Reid: Give an example (10–17 words each) of how GPT could help improve the creative practices of each of the following types of artists/creators: videogame designer, architect, sculptor, hip-hop choreographer, theatrical lighting designer, and documentary film producer. Be specific about how the artist/creator would use GPT to gain this benefit. GPT-4: Some possible examples are: 1 My friend added: Btw, I also asked GPT-4 to generate a Season 1 arc for a TV show I have in development at a major network. I fed it a single paragraph with the show’s basic premise and a few character descriptions. Within two minutes it produced something that . . . well, it wasn’t usable—too obvious, clearly drawing on some sort of aver- aged-out amalgam of existing TV series—and yet, it wasn’t so far off the mark that it didn’t spur some good thoughts. I don’t know exactly how writers rooms will use this thing. But I have no doubt that they will use it. 2 Before peer review, to be fair. 56