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- The author recounts overhearing a debate between a tech worker and an artist about whether AI-generated art is 'art,' highlighting the classic 'Boomer vs. Doomer' conflict.
- AI art is compared to forgeries, where the aesthetic value of a piece is tainted once its origin (e.g., AI or forgery) is revealed, undermining the criteria for judging art.
- The author argues that the value of art lies in the human effort, context, and sacrifice behind its creation, not just the final output.
- Efficiency and cost reduction are not valid reasons to replace human-made art with AI-generated content, as the choice to consume authentic, human-made art is essential.
- The author prefers the 'ache' of unfinished art from a real creator over infinite AI-generated continuations, because the waiting and uncertainty are part of the art's meaning.
- AI tools are presented as a threat to remove choice and devalue the human connection inherent in artistic creation.