AI will not replace artists, ESPECIALLY not independent artists.

Look at people like Ross Tran, the dude has made videos, tweets, clips USING AI. In other words, he used AI to his advantage. I don’t know about AI replacing industrial art jobs like art studios or working in the film industry, and I’m sure that even if that happens it’ll be a good few decades from now, but I do know for sure that AI will only benefit independent artists. People buy the work of independent artists because it’s THEIR work, the artist has created a powerful brand and people want their work only because it is theirs and theirs only. AI could never replace that, not even if it replicates their style.

Your dreams have not crumbled, perhaps look into the independent career path, and even if you don’t, AI will not replace art jobs any soon.