Popular science creator and author Hank Green responded after a clip from one of his YouTube videos sparked speculation that he had accidentally read AI prompt feedback aloud. The controversy began when viewers pointed to the line "I appreciate the pushback," which some interpreted as evidence that an AI-generated note had remained in his script. Green addressed the discussion on X, acknowledging that he used ChatGPT for research on the video. He wrote, "I produced this under a ton of pressure so I went and checked my process from start to finish. I did use ChatGPT for research on this script and watching it I definitely get an AI feel, so I think it's fair to say I was relying too much on generated notes. That's a thing I've been doing and it's a bad habit at a time when I've overcommitted myself." He clarified that the disputed phrase was not present in his research notes or final script, explaining, "that particular moment was an ad lib in reference to my guest pushing back on me saying that words are purely made up." While disputing the original accusation, Green accepted criticism over his broader workflow, admitting that relying on AI-generated research notes had become a habit brought on by heavy workloads and time pressure. Reactions online were mixed, with some praising his public acknowledgment and detailed explanation, while others argued educational creators should avoid depending on AI-generated research.