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Gen Z founder says this is the No. 1 human quality AI can't replace: It's 'always going to come from a person'

Sophia Kianni, the 24-year-old co-founder of AI-powered shopping platform Phia, says that AI helps her teams stay in their creative "zone of genius."

Gen Z founder says this is the No. 1 human quality AI can't replace: It's 'always going to come from a person'

TL;DR

  • Sophia Kianni believes creativity and ingenuity are uniquely human traits that AI cannot replace.
  • AI can empower creative teams by automating tedious and time-consuming tasks, increasing productivity.
  • Kianni's content creation teams use AI for data collection and performance analysis, freeing up time for idea generation.
  • LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky and Aneesh Raman emphasize creativity as an irreplaceable skill in the age of AI.
  • Yat Siu of Animoca Brands hopes AI will allow humans to be more creative by handling necessary tasks.
  • Phoebe Gates, co-founder of Phia, suggests AI can supercharge work for individuals with high agency.
  • A 2026 Adobe Creators' Toolkit Report indicates AI is essential for digital creators, boosting business growth and confidence.