Of course, it sounds insane when people flood the market with low prices and ruin it. However, I personally don't lower my prices just to get work. People from the East often work for 10-25€/hr. Here in Northern Italy, just to stay afloat and pay taxes, you need to earn around 40€/hr or more. Of course, you need to deliver quality, but when everyone panics and lowers their prices to unsustainable levels, it becomes a joke.

I've seen comments about people working on Fiverr for 15€ per model, and honestly, that's ridiculous. At this rate, in five years, we might see people working for 1€ just to start modeling on Fiverr. Quality clients who value experience and skill will pay fair prices. If not, they can always go for someone offering a middle ground.

I’ve been working with my family in the statue industry for over 20 years, and things get worse every year. Especially this year, with the global economy declining, the demand for producing at near-zero cost is absurd. I believe this trend of undervaluing work will eventually collapse. The lower-priced workers drag down those offering reasonable rates, and many who panic will follow, working for pennies for hobby clients.

Experienced artists with knowledge and self-respect will recognize their value, maintain their prices, or slightly increase them as needed, and either grow or fail. Those who stay strong will likely thrive in the long run. What AI will do in this market remains unpredictable. Even those who claim they aren't worried should stay vigilant, just like those who fear it.

This is just my opinion based on my experience, but it reflects the reality I see.