AI generated art is fairly new and to some considering it art is controversial. Personally, I believe it is art. Art is a form of expression and AI gives the tools to do just that. While others consider AI cheating, I think wanting to create something and watching it come to fruition is still the process around art. People have called AI “a high tech form of plagiarism” but isn’t all art inspired by something? Art is multi dimensional.  

I understand why artist are concerned with the rapid growth in popularity of AI. I don’t think their worry is exaggerated. I believe to some extent the worry is misplaced. Change is scary. This is their livelihood, passion and in some, their life’s work. AI has the potential to shift and wipe out the need of them. On the other hand, technology and art is forever changing and evolving. Everyone, artist included, should be part of adapting and learning these changes to ensure their value. Fear of change should not stifle growth of great artists. AI is tool that might be more beneficial than some think.