Introductory Post: Creativity, AI and Ethical Practice

Purpose of the Series 

This series exists to address one of the most pressing questions in modern creative work: Can artificial intelligence be used responsibly in art and storytelling without compromising originality, ethics, or human intent? 

As AI tools become more accessible, skepticism and resistance are natural—especially in creative communities that value authenticity. There are several common reasons opponents cite for opposing the use of AI, including job displacement, privacy, bias, security, lack of transparency, loss of human control, environmental impact, and violation of intellectual property. This series will explore these topics and offer practical, ethical guidance for writers and artists who want to integrate AI thoughtfully. 

About the Author 

I write under the pen name Stephen G. Wyndover, blending a lifelong passion for storytelling with deep expertise in artificial intelligence. My credentials include: 

• Master’s Certificate in Creative Writing from Writers Village University 

• Extensive experience in technical writing 

• Microsoft Certified Azure AI Fundamentals 

• Microsoft Certified 365 Copilot User Enabled Specialist 

• Change Management for Generative AI Certificate – Vanderbilt University 

• Prompt Engineering Specialization Certificate – Vanderbilt University 

• Trustworthy Generative AI Certificate – Vanderbilt University 

• Qualitative Research Certificate - UCDavis 

This unique combination of technical and creative expertise positions me to present the topic with lived experience both as a creative and technical subject manager expert. 

What This Series Will Cover 

Over the coming posts, we’ll explore: 

• AI: A Usage Framework for Creatives

• The C.R.A.F.T. Framework in Action

Thesis of the Series 

AI is not a replacement for human creativity—it’s a tool. Like the printing press or the typewriter, it can expand possibilities when used responsibly. The goal of this series is to empower creatives to embrace AI as an assistive partner, guided by principles of transparency, originality, and ethical care. 

DISCLOSURE: This work was created by the author. Generative AI was used for outlining exploration, research and line-edit suggestions; all final prose and creative decisions are human-authored. The concept for the C.R.A.F.T. Framework for Creatives was collaboratively developed through a brainstorming session with Microsoft Copilot M365, a Microsoft enterprise-class chatbot grounded in ChatGPT 4.2.  Image created with Leonardo.ai.