There is a real concern rapidly developing for artists just like there is for all types of human labor. That is valid. But the idea that AI necessarily reduces the level of art produced by artists seems to be a false conclusion.
AI art DOES make it harder for artists to rest on pretension. But if the actual product of the artist matters, then it should make it easier to create works that are both more aesthetically pleasing AND more conceptual and relevant to society.
The more substance there is to the art, the easier this is to see. The AI can help flesh out the details while the artist focuses on the high level concepts and experience they are trying to communicate.
Like all automation, it does make classist viewpoints weaker. This article seems to be coming from that standpoint.
AI art DOES make it harder for artists to rest on pretension. But if the actual product of the artist matters, then it should make it easier to create works that are both more aesthetically pleasing AND more conceptual and relevant to society.
The more substance there is to the art, the easier this is to see. The AI can help flesh out the details while the artist focuses on the high level concepts and experience they are trying to communicate.
Like all automation, it does make classist viewpoints weaker. This article seems to be coming from that standpoint.