Just adding to this as inspired by a reply: there unfortunately is many people who are unfamiliar with A.I. usage, which is why I always feel like it’s worth openly discussing our viewpoints so we can help people better understand issues.
See…I keep hearing the argument “but I’m poor so I have to use A.I.” and I think they’re missing the point.
Yes, it can be pricey to get art done by an artist, but by using A.I. you’re contributing to a much larger problem for everyone. I would rather have no art than use A.I.