AI accusations likened to modern witch hunts – The author argues that suspicion of using AI mirrors historic witch trials, where accusations arise without evidence and the accused must prove innocence, creating a climate of social control [1].
Authenticity now requires proof – Contemporary society presumes texts, ideas, and work are AI‑generated unless documentation or an “intellectual alibi” is presented, reversing earlier trust assumptions and shifting the burden of proof onto creators [1].
No reliable test can disprove AI generation – There is no technological method or linguistic “DNA” capable of definitively confirming that a text was not produced by AI, leaving doubts dependent on subjective judgment and personal intuition [1].
Fear stifles creativity and ambition – Suspicion that high‑quality output may be AI‑generated makes individuals hesitant to share work, potentially hindering innovation, personal development, and the willingness to take creative risks [1].
Call for dialogue over accusation – The piece urges replacing the question “Did you use AI?” with inquiries about the work process, promoting conversation, guidance, and human interaction instead of punitive suspicion [1].
Societal shift needed to trust human creativity – The author stresses the need to restore belief in human creative capacity, warning that persistent AI suspicion could recreate unjust practices akin to past witch hunts [1].