What you lose when you use AI to make art

The act of creating something is often far more valuable than the finished product — why would we hand those benefits over to AI companies?

Stone drawings by Brendan. 

I’m addicted to convenience, and I don’t think I’m alone in that. I love the idea of ordering a meal on an app, or streaming a film at the touch of a button. So I’m grateful that I nurtured the habit of trying creative things before artificial intelligence (AI) went mainstream.

Making art without AI is special for two reasons: Firstly, the act of creating art itself is therapeutic and reflective. Secondly, art from an individual is an undiluted, distilled piece of the artist.