APS
2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026
The Pros and Cons of Using Technology for a Creative Task
- Mercedes Oliva
University of Portland
Abstract
Participants generated creative uses for common objects in three conditions: on their own, with Google Search, and with ChatGPT. Participants generated more ideas and more creative ideas with ChatGPT than when on their own or with Google Search. Variety was also reduced when using technology.