After my weekly night of catching up and watching Sex and the City with my girl friends, I couldn’t help but wonder: In a world ruled by AI prompts, where efficiency is rewarded over quality, what would SATC look like in the GenAI era?
If Carrie Bradshaw had access to ChatGPT, would she even wonder anymore? We encounter a BIG problem here. The ability to think critically and reflect is a privilege in today’s world. When given the option, people will most likely opt for what’s easiest and most convenient. The pressure to rapidly mass-produce and churn out work, regardless of quality and authenticity, ultimately leads people to succumb to the temptation of using algorithms. GenAI has now become a regular commodity. With GenAI making it increasingly easy to take creative shortcuts, will we lose the ability to reflect deeply and value original thought? It seems as though the rapid spread of GenAI may soon be the killer of creativity.
Artificial Intelligence has unknowingly crept into every aspect of our lives and quietly become central in our daily routine. Our dependency on GenAI grows as we demand it to take over our day-to-day tasks. Instead of analysing a woman’s codependency on men, Carrie might as well be reflecting on our codependency on ChatGPT. We ask it to make a travel itinerary for our next holiday, find literature sources for our next university assignment, and write the cover letter for our next job application. We cannot imagine a world without these tools.
But the discussion around AI is here to stay. So, instead of worrying about losing our jobs, maybe we should use this time to learn how to use these tools honestly and ethically. Perhaps that’s the key to a world where human creativity and AI work together and thrive. We must engage in a holistic view of AI. We must leverage it to allow us to invest more time in things we care about, rather than letting it take over what we care about.
So, how exactly do we coexist in a world of AI? How can we make our lives more productive and efficient, while remembering the value of original, thoughtful work? Well, I put myself in Carrie’s shoes (more likely heels) so you don’t have to. So I wondered, how would a Vogue columnist use Generative AI tools responsibly? Well, I asked this to ChatGPT and here is what it replied: “A Vogue columnist could use Generative AI responsibly by treating it as a creative assistant—fact-checking its outputs, crediting its role, and ensuring the final voice, originality, and ethical standards remain distinctly their own” (ChatGPT, 2025). We often think of using AI as a starting point to help with idea generation or structuring. However, ChatGPT’s response focuses on ways AI can be used once the original work is completed, to refine and strengthen its credibility and originality. So, I role-played as Carrie and pasted this blog post into ChatGPT. Then, I asked it to use AI the way Carrie would. And to my surprise, it gave quite a witty response:
- She’d see AI as the new “Mr. Big.” Mysterious, irresistible, but ultimately something she has to define the terms of her relationship with. Too much dependence, and she loses herself. The right balance, and it enhances her life.
- She’d turn the fear into a reflection. Instead of asking “Will AI kill creativity?”, she’d ask “What does it mean to create when you can outsource creation?” That subtle shift keeps the focus on human choice and agency.
- She’d end with a question. Just as you did — but hers might be something like: “If love is about connection, not convenience, maybe creativity is too. And if that’s true, is AI our greatest threat… or just another fling we need to learn how to handle?” (ChatGPT, 2025)
A query search would not have been able to personalise such an answer and communicate in Carrie’s language. So, taking ChatGPT’s recommendation into account, I will end this blog post with a question.
Because maybe the real luxury in the age of algorithms is not in owning the latest handbag or the smartest app. It is in knowing when to let AI polish the edges, and when to let your own voice, unfiltered and original, shape the conversation. And is not that the question every modern columnist must ask: where does the machine end, and where do we begin?
I really liked how you used Sex and the City to frame your reflection, it made it personal. The idea of Carrie and her GenAI era stuck with me, it captures how our dependence on AI tools has shifted. You raise an important point about our creativity and reflection, it’s easy to let convenience take over. I agree that the solution lies in how we integrate AI in an ethical and thoughtful way, rather than avoiding it. In the end, its not about choosing between humans and AI but about finding a balance where both can keep inspiring each other.
Kudos for the choice of topic and title, it definitely made me curious to read your insights!!
I think you perfectly tackled the major danger that we face with GenAI, which is that it may reduce our critical thinking. However, I will try to remain positive.
I definitely think that ChatGPT would have had an impact on Carrie’s life, as she would have probably used it to write articles faster since she was always behind on the deadlines given by her editor.
However, I think as long as she kept living her fabulous life, Carrie would have kept coming up with original topics to discuss. In fact, as you suggest, she may even be inspired to reflect on how technology is changing dating and relationships.
Overall, I completely agree with your conclusion that humans should work on maintaining their creativity while learning to use AI as a support tool.
Hii Yuru, right off the bat: I really loved this post. I think it was such a fun and creative way of putting the use of AI in a new perspective. Nowadays, generative AI feels so natural to us, that I sometimes forget that we get lost in it. I particularly found the quote about AI being a ‘fling’ very interesting. Because I certaintly don’t think that AI will just pass. With so many new technologies and possibilities, it is honestly kind of terrifying how much we rely on these. Likewise, I agree that we should use it in moderation. In spite of that, how will you encourage people to do so, when convenience is just a few clicks away?