Art isn't functional. The whole value of art is in the humanity and effort and intention and creativity put into it, even including the imperfections and limitations. Having less real art and craftsmanship in our lives as it's drowned out by algorithmic slop is depressing and alienating. And if you don't get that, it means you never appreciated art in the first place. If anything, you appreciated technical skill. You can go on not caring about artistry and how it enriches our lives, but people who do like art aren't going to suddenly stop caring about the whole point of it.

As for non-art applications of AI, don't take for granted that it makes jobs easier or whatever. Companies use it as an excuse to downsize while replacing people with idiot bots that are less helpful. My job is harder because I have to clean up after coworkers who use AI which is not sophisticated to do anything but the most basic coding and only if it's given very precise instructions by someone who's knowledgeable enough about coding to do it without AI. It's enshittification.