Every time a creator fumbles—reputation damage, public cancellations, burning bridges—it just accelerates AI's push into the space. The economics are brutal: why partner with someone who might drag your brand down for a viral moment? The creator economy is learning this the hard way. Trust is everything, and one wrong move can tank a collaboration. That's precisely why algorithmic tools and AI alternatives are becoming so attractive to brands. The bar keeps rising, and the margin for error keeps shrinking. It's not about AI being better artistically—it's about predictability and risk management.