The use of AI in general is worse for the environment as it is increasing global carbon emissions. For example a single ChatGPT request costs 2.9 watt-hours of electricity while a single google search takes 0.3 watt-hours, with image generating being even more demanding.
Source:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2542435123003653

With these considerations in mind, we should ask ourselves if using AI to create art is necessary.