Generative AI usage is becoming a significant issue in creative circles, potentially ending careers and derailing deals. This "purity test" leaves no room for nuance, as even using AI as a thought-guidance tool is seen as generating wholesale creative work. Creator Hank Green faced backlash for a phrase some viewers suspected was AI-generated, despite his explanation and apology for using AI solely for research. Similarly, a $2 million book deal for author Jerry Falade collapsed amid unproven rumors of AI use, with the core concern being potential uncopyrightability. The lines are blurry, as evidenced by the confusion surrounding what constitutes AI, like machine-learning audio processing versus LLMs. Anti-AI sentiment is strong in Hollywood, with figures like Kane Parsons and the creators of "Hacks" expressing disdain for the technology in art. The Oscars have also adapted, disallowing AI-generated creations for acting and writing awards. Ultimately, if creative work is perceived as AI-generated, regardless of truth, disentangling oneself from the accusation proves difficult.