Whoa, Vol. 2: Conversations on AI × Creativity
Sublime
Whoa, Vol. 2: Conversations on AI × Creativity is a limited series of ten in-depth conversations with some of our favorite thinkers and creatives. We explore how artificial intelligence is changing and challenging creative work. Brought to you by sublime.app, the knowledge tool that sparks creativity and Mercury — business banking trusted by 200,000+ entrepreneurs.
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Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 12min
Why Substack's Head of Design Thinks LLMs are Overrated -- Mills Baker
In a thought-provoking conversation, Mills Baker, Head of Design at Substack, discusses how AI is reshaping the creative landscape. He critiques LLMs as producing mere pastiche instead of true creativity, sharing his bearish views on their reliability and ethical implications. Mills highlights the importance of maintaining human voice in writing and warns against the hype surrounding AI, predicting that genuine creative talent will always be in demand. With insights on tech’s future, he emphasizes focusing on what creators love, not what they dislike.
