Will AI Light Up Human Creativity or Replace It? Toward Well-Being AI for Co-evolving Human and Machine Intelligence

Abstract

The rapid evolution of generative artificial intelligence raises a fundamental question: will AI illuminate human creativity or gradually replace it? Building upon prior discussions of Hu-man-Compatible AI and AI-Powered Science, this study revisits the concept of Well-Being AI in the era of generative and multi-agent systems. We argue that AI presents a dual potential: it can amplify human creativity and accelerate scientific discovery, but it may also diminish human autonomy through overreliance and automation. To address this tension, we extend the dual framework by integrating creativity as a central dimension of well-being within human–AI collaborative ecosystems. This paper outlines the conceptual foundations, identifies key challenges, and proposes research directions toward a co-evolutionary human–AI ecosystem that maximizes human potential and enhances physical, mental, and social flourishing rather than replacing it.