ai art isn't funny anymore | ARTISTS BEWARE

Get those typing fingers ready, folks. Today we are talking about ai art and all the issues I have with it and the dangers it poses to artists. If you'd like to support me you can at patreon.com/catgraffam catherinegraffam.com/shop linktr.ee/catgraffam An added note: There are some benefits to the technology and I don't want to rule out the possibilities of it having silver linings, but looking at how it came about and what it is capable of leaves me worried. I have seen some harmless uses of it and even some interesting results, but my reservations still stand. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:36 Part 1: What is ai art? 4:36 Part 2: Follow the money 10:08 Part 3: The major problems 16:22 Part 4: What is the end goal? 19:00 Conclusion: Art as product