duck on Nostr: Even if it's still AI, an image that was produced by someone with skill and puts in ...

Even if it's still AI, an image that was produced by someone with skill and puts in an effort will average out to be higher quality than someone without the skill trying to do the same thing. Drum machines meant that anyone can be a drummer by dropping some squares onto the timeline, but the actual musician is going to do a much better job. Once the novelty of low-effort AI wears off, there will be room for those that use it as a tool.