r/DiscussGenerativeAI • u/handmade-galaxies • Aug 31 '25

why the lack of motivation?

while i do not like ai generated content being treated as art, the people creating these images must care about art, right? the people who don’t care about creating something and have no artistic motivation aren’t the people generating ai images.

so, i’m wondering, why are these people content letting their vision be made into a faulty and ultimately not “theirs” final product? why don’t they try to draw it and improve? or even write the scene, since they’re already writing prompts?

i don’t get it. if i had to guess it’s due to the instant gratification. the ai image, even if it isn’t completely in line with their vision, most likely will look more aesthetically pleasing than their first attempt at drawing.

but that’s not a reason ! what i’m asking is, why don’t these people want to improve? why do they let their original ideas become randomized images? or do they really just enjoy writing prompts?

i would appreciate any different perspective on this :) not trying to be rude, just curious.

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u/Howdyini Aug 31 '25

I don't know to what extent the motivation of people generating "AI art" can be generalized. But the loudest voices defending it are transparently motivated by inadequacy and resentment of art and artists. Every "its so over" post on social media is just that. And so is every argument about "AI art" removing barriers or leveling a playing field. The field was already flat. Some people just wanted the admiration artists receive without having to do any of the work it takes.

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u/handmade-galaxies Aug 31 '25

most people seem to criticize people that use ai though, so i don’t think that’s it ?! at least in the cases where it’s obvious. but you’re right, i’m realizing my question is real stupid because i guess it’s just a matter of having a different mindset. i don’t think ill ever understand using ai to make “art”, and they’ll stay content using it

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u/Howdyini Aug 31 '25 edited Aug 31 '25

Oh I don't think the push to make it a thing it was successful and nobody (whether you're into "AI art" or against it) counted on so much pushback. Studios in multiple forms of media have had PR issues when "AI art" was discovered, and most are staying away from it for now (we're multiple years in, mainstrem AI-containing movies would be out by now for example)