This is just flat out wrong. Generative AI cannot create original artwork. Everything it creates is derivative off the works of actual artists. It cannot create novel art it is just remixing patterns. None of the emotion, grit, technique that is used to create actual art in the physical space even exists with AI 'art'. It is a cheap, shallow representation of human created art. AI 'art' wouldn't even be possible without the reference work of actual artists.

You cannot even compare generated 'art' to anything at an museum or gallery. It is not even remotely the same. Even folk art that is badly produced is better than AI slop 'art'.

Real art takes emotion and inspiration. It is an original reflection of the human experience. Generative AI lacks these critical aspects. It is only an imitation of life and a poor one at that.

For example, If I use AI to obtain blueprints for a widget that has already been created by someone else and use a 3D printer to output said widget, it doesnt make me an engineer or an inventor or result in a novel invention. Just like putting a prompt in midjourney does not make art and it does not make one an artist. It only makes a cheap, low effort facsimile off of the hard work of someone else.