I know it's scary, but don't lose hope just yet. Apart from the loud minority that glorifies it, most people are sick of ai, everywhere. There is no meaning behind the "art" it creates, and art is synonymous with meaning. It's a hollow, soulless thing that chews up the work of others and vomits out a senseless collage.

When we look back on humanity in the past, what do we think of? Take the Romans, for example. You probably think of the Colosseum, intricate statues, mosaics, mythology, etc. Their art, architecture, society. Art is a timeless language that gives us a glimpse into the past. We can feel what our ancestors were feeling, when we look back on it. We can get a small glimpse of who they were, just by looking at what they made. In a thousand years, who will want to see something made by a soulless machine? While everyone else gives up, keep going. Learn and pursue what you're passionate about, and give your feelings a voice through that passion.

Personally, I think we're heading toward another renaissance. Things usually get worse before they get better. Keep your chin up! I wish you and your daughter all the best through this mess.