Generative AI Boosts Creativity For Reflective Employees

A recent study reported by Harvard Business Review finds that generative AI raises creative output primarily for employees with strong metacognition, the ability to plan, monitor and refine thinking. Researchers found that workers who critically evaluate and iterate on AI outputs gain measurable creative improvements, while those who accept first responses see little benefit. The study recommends pairing AI adoption with metacognitive training to realize innovation gains.