> It just let's someone look like they have talent while possessing nothing of the sort.

That sounds like a big "just". So it lets people without talent make something that looks like a person with talent made it? Sounds pretty good.

I think it's closer to tracing. If the end result of following an AI is capped by being somewhat flawed or the artist not learning certain skills, is that a bad thing? I see it as a limitation instead of a negative. Copying AI art can only get someone so far. The best results will come from the artist making their own decisions.

Man it's just fun to make paintings. I don't need AI everywhere, but since it's impossible to draw stuff with precision using a mouse, this makes sense. Also when you want detailed control over AI images, this might be a lot easier than using text prompts.