In this episode of Deep Drive, we discuss "Can AI be truly creative?". This discussion is prompted by generative AI models, which create new content—including poetry, music, and video—that now rivals many human-made works. The core tension explored is whether society should accept that AI is creative, given its ability to produce sophisticated output like the piano piece "Pianita number 17", or whether the definition of creativity must be changed to protect human ingenuity and process. Experts in the field are split on whether machines possess essential human qualities like intentionality, authenticity, and the necessary "creative spark" to interpret anomalous results or ask surprising questions, or if their potential is inherently limited because they are trained on data that is "inside the box". Ultimately, the conversation addresses the high stakes involved for human culture and well-being, weighing the potential democratization of creativity afforded by AI against the fear that over-reliance on machines could degrade human skills, worsen inequality, and lead to a less diverse, "flat kind of world".