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AFRAID OF LOSING YOUR DESIGN JOB TO AI? THIS MCDONALD'S STORY MIGHT HELP YOU SLEEP BETTER

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Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Fears that AI will replace creative jobs echo earlier anxieties about McDonald's touchscreen kiosks, which were expected to eliminate human roles but instead led to more jobs and higher sales by enhancing the customer experience. The key takeaway is that technology doesn't determine outcomes—organizations do. Design studios that use AI to amplify human creativity, not just cut costs, will thrive.