The article explores a study highlighting the paradox of AI's effect on productivity and creativity among scientists and workers. While AI enhances efficiency, allowing individuals to achieve more in less time, it appears to suppress creativity—often a key driver of innovation and problem-solving in complex tasks. This study particularly notes that in environments requiring increased creativity, such as drug discovery and healthcare innovation, the reliance on AI tools may limit novel thought processes crucial to groundbreaking discoveries. Furthermore, another study mentioned in the article...... read more >