Generative AI's Ability to Improve Below Average Skills

Generative AI has been found to be more effective at improving below average skills than at enhancing top performers' abilities. Research has shown that individuals with lower initial performance levels experienced significantly greater improvement in their work quality when using generative AI, compared to high performers. This phenomenon has been observed across various studies, indicating that generative AI acts as a leveler, helping individuals with lower skills catch up, rather than significantly boosting the performance of already high achievers. This insight reflects the current state of the technology, showcasing its strength in lifting the floor of performance in tasks like writing, consulting, and programming, while exhibiting limited impact on raising the ceiling for top performers.