FVAI Vol #21

Jonathan Grossman
May 27, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes

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AI is your creative partner
Google’s new AI DOMINATOR - watch out!
Leonardo AI - the best image generator
Family Voices AI is in beta and it’s FREE
Today’s wildest AI photo prompts

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AI isn't your replacement. It's your new teammate.

Jeremy Utley, Stanford University

AI: Your creative partner

That's the message from Jeremy Utley, an adjunct professor at Stanford University. His insights reveal a transformative approach to AI that could revolutionize how we work and create.

But let's be real. Many of us fear AI might make us obsolete. I get it. The rapid advancements can feel overwhelming.

Utley suggests a mindset shift. Stop seeing AI as just another tool. Start treating it like a collaborator. Engage in a creative dialogue.

Like any new team member, AI needs guidance to perform at its best. Provide feedback. Encourage it to ask questions. Challenge its initial responses.

AI makes it easier to achieve "good enough" results. But true creativity still requires human spark.

Utley emphasizes that AI should enhance human creativity, not replace it. It's about augmenting our capabilities, not diminishing them.

5 Practical Steps to AI-Enhanced Creativity

1. Start with a clear goal, but be open to unexpected directions.

2. Use AI to generate multiple perspectives on your problem.

3. Challenge AI-generated ideas. Ask for elaborations or alternatives.

4. Combine AI suggestions with your unique insights.

5. Iterate. Use AI feedback to refine your ideas further.

The Future is Collaborative

By 2025, AI will be involved in 95% of customer interactions. But that doesn't mean human creativity is becoming obsolete.

It means we have an unprecedented opportunity to amplify our creative potential.

Your Next Steps

Start small. Experiment with AI in your creative process. Be curious. Ask questions. Challenge assumptions.

Are you ready to meet your new creative partner?

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Google just revealed their master plan.

A universal AI assistant powered by a "world model."

Think bigger than chatbots. Think bigger than current AI. Think bigger than anything we've seen.

This system understands context like humans do. It predicts. It reasons. It adapts.

While others chase features, Google builds intelligence.

The real question isn't about technology. It's about how this reshapes our relationship with AI.

Every major tech advancement creates new possibilities. This one creates new realities.

2025 won't just be another year in tech. It will be the year AI truly understood our world.

At Google I/O 2025, CEO Sundar Pichai announced the development of a groundbreaking “world model” AI. This system aims to understand and simulate the physical world, enabling it to reason and act on behalf of users. Processing 480 trillion tokens monthly—a 50-fold increase from the previous year—this initiative extends Google’s Gemini model to create a universal assistant capable of planning and imagining new experiences by simulating aspects of the world, akin to human cognition.

Leonardo AI

What is it?

Leonardo AI is the gold standard for AI-generated images.

It’s not the cheapest option out there—but let’s be honest: when has greatness ever come cheap? What sets Leonardo apart is how well it handles complex, photorealistic visuals.

Its secret weapon? Smart prompt enhancement. The AI automatically refines what you type, adding detail and nuance to deliver stunning results with minimal effort.

Here are a few examples of its output—prompts included so you can see the magic in action. Pay special attention to the fingers and hands….that’s where the AI usually falters…but not Leonardo!

PROMPT (AI enhanced):

A warm, nostalgic cross-processed portrait of a middle-aged Indian woman sitting in a serene ashram, lost in deep meditation, with a gentle focus on her delicate fingers adorned with intricate, traditional henna designs. Her dark brown skin radiates a sense of calm, set against the soft, muted earth tones of the ashram's rustic surroundings. The 135mm lens captures her introspective expression, with a shallow depth of field that blurs the surroundings, drawing attention to her tranquil features. Her eyes are closed, with faint wrinkles around them, and her nose is slightly upturned, giving her an endearing quality. Her hair is pulled back, revealing a forehead adorned with a small, red bindi. The image is bathed in warm, golden light, evoking a sense of peace and spirituality, transporting the viewer to a moment of stillness and contemplation.