Why is everyone talking about artificial intelligence, but no one is using it right?
And, more importantly, how can you get the most out of it? Artificial intelligence is everywhere.
You see it in the news, social media, and conversations with friends. Everyone’s talking about it, but let’s be honest, very few are actually using it well.
We live in the era of AI but also in the era of misused AI.
Some people fear it. Others underestimate it. And right in the middle, there’s a considerable opportunity: using AI as an extension of your talent, not a threat to your job.
So, why isn’t anyone using it well?
Because we’re still expecting AI to be magic. To do all the work for us. To solve everything with a single click. And no, AI is not magic. It’s a powerful tool, but like any tool, its impact depends on who’s using it and how.
AI doesn’t make you smarter; It enhances your intelligence. It doesn’t replace your creativity; It multiplies what you can create.
The problem isn’t AI; the problem is how we (don’t) use it.
A 2024 global survey by McKinsey, a US-based consulting firm, reported that over 70% of companies are exploring AI.
But how many are using it effectively for creative and strategic processes? Less than 20%.
In Latin America, that number is even lower. Why?
Because it’s not just about having access to AI tools — it’s about having the judgment, vision, and training to use them well.
So, how can you get the most out of it?
1. Stop thinking it’s going to replace you. Start thinking about how it can empower you.
Are you a designer, architect, engineer, copywriter, or freelancer?
You’re not at risk of being replaced by a machine.
You’re at risk of being replaced by someone who knows how to work with the machine.
AI for creative professionals doesn’t mean it’ll come up with ideas for you.
It helps you explore more ideas quickly, improve, refine, change direction, compare, and analyze.
2. Use it as a co-pilot, not on autopilot.
AI is not your replacement.
It’s your assistant, co-pilot, and ally to do what you already do well, just faster, with more data and precision.
AI tools for freelancers like Notion AI, ChatGPT, RunwayML, or Midjourney are changing the game. But only if you know how and why to use them.
A good prompt can be the key.
3. Apply it where it hurts the most: repetitive tasks, research, and organization.
Spending hours doing research?
Doing repetitive tasks that could be automated?
Tidying up endless briefs or editing drafts?
That’s where AI-powered productivity starts to make real sense.
4. Explore its creative potential (yes, creative).
AI isn’t just about efficiency; it’s also about inspiration.
Some of the best uses of AI in architecture include generating preliminary renders, analyzing urban trends, designing with sustainable parameters, or creating virtual walkthroughs in seconds.
In marketing, AI can help you:
– Generate automatic mood boards based on visual styles
– Predict which tone or concept will better connect with an audience
– Write alternate copy versions in seconds (like having five extra brains)
Mindset is everything: Stop competing with AI and start collaborating with it.
AI isn’t here to take your job; it’s here to take you out of burnout, out of routine, and out of creative blocks.
It gives you an edge, but only if you stop seeing it as a threat and start training your judgment to use it with intention.
Final thought: This is just the beginning.
AI won’t replace you.
But someone who knows how to use it well just might.
And you don’t need to be a tech expert to make the most of it.
You need curiosity, critical thinking, and a constant learning mindset.
💡 Learn how to write great prompts.
🧠 Be strategic with your tools.
🕹️ Experiment without fear.
🔁 Iterate, revise, adjust.
Because in this new world of work, the winner isn’t the most technical or the most creative, it’s the one who knows how to combine both.
