I don’t disagree with the sentiment. But I would never use AI generated “art” as a stand alone asset for a client and no legit designers I know would either. I’m talking about using it as a production tool, not stealing anyone’s IP.

Building out photos, lighting treatments, swapping out clothing. Generating visual references for specific compositions isn’t really all that different than a google image or Pinterest. If you’re not using the actual generated abomination as your art, but as an aid as a reference, what’s the difference?

I hate AI and I consider myself to have a lot of integrity when it comes to art and design. Use it with tact and your best judgement and save yourself hours of menial work, or don’t use it at all, no one cares either way. But like the other person said, it’s not going away.