How would you feel if someone approached you with AI art as reference?

Recently had a friend approach an artist to get an artwork done, since she cant draw she used AI to generate an image to give the artist in question an idea of what she would like them to draw. They ended up reacting pretty negatively and viewed the whole thing as an insult.

So I was wondering what do you think about potential clients approaching you with AI art to show you an example of what they would like you to draw?