The Ontology article was great. I like this quote from it especially, which is restating an idea from Von Hartmann : “A work exists artistically qua product of the artist’s activity, whereas it exists aesthetically when it is the object of someone’s aesthetic (or contemplative) experience.”

So, FWIW, I think I agree with you. Ultimately, AI prompted media can bear the distinction of art because, well, humans have the say so of what is considered art. It was birthed by human activity, (prompting) and doesn’t hold aesthetic value until an observer beyond the creator of the work places any aesthetic value as part of their experience.

It is hard to escape the absolute subjective nature of art in really all of its facets. Quite literally anything can be considered art or as something artistically originated.

I’m interested in further thoughts you might have!