Augmenting human creativity with responsible and ethical use of generative AI

Generative AI is reshaping creative processes and offers opportunities for innovation while posing challenges such as ethical concerns and potential declines in human creativity. This chapter explores two frameworks to address these issues: creativity augmentation (CA) and a cyclical ethical framework of AI use. CA emphasizes collaboration between AI's computational strengths and humans' ethical reasoning and contextual understanding to achieve superior creative outcomes. The ethical framework addresses access, representation, algorithmic bias, interpretation, and citizenship divides and advocates for inclusive and equitable AI practices. Two case studies illustrate these frameworks in action: WIse, an AI assistant in architecture, supports innovative designs while addressing ethical challenges and a high school classroom demonstrates how generative AI fosters creativity and ethical awareness among students. These examples highlight the need for AI literacy, human-centered approaches, and systemic bias mitigation to ensure generative AI enhances creativity responsibly and equitably.