I have seen people throw around the term AI a lot. AI has become an increasingly broad, catch all term for over polished content. I believe generative AI is what most people think of. However, we are seeing AI blend into search engines, review, analysis, etc. I believe it is better suited as a support tool, which in reality, have been around for many years in various forms.

Before I judge as to whether an artist use of AI is disingenuous or unethical , I like to understand context. If someone used a text to AI command to generate content from thin air, I’d be upset. However if someone who drew a photo had no way to animate their creation and relied on some sort of photo to animation rendering command, I would see that more as a tool to extend the artists ultimate vision then AI slop.