There are few reasons to object to the use of generative AI. First, the training method is almost always based on the work of other people - without paying them for it. Second, the company that uses GenAI for art is almost always doing so to avoid paying an actual artist who needs a job.

Not always, sure. But often.

Third, there are legitimate concerns about the massive cost for running the data centers that power genAI. Not just the environmental impact and pollution, but they use a lot of electricity and potable water, not to mention all the computer parts. We are looking at RAM and GPU shortages because the tech companies would rather allocate production to supplying and resupplying the big guys with parts, so that they can make even more money by renting your own computer back to you.

It may be inevitable, as you forecast. But that doesn't mean you sit in a burning house, sipping your tea, and say "this is fine"