I agree 100% with this. The only thing I would add is that a key property of art is that it must make the audience feel something. It seems very clear that AI

I agree 100% with this. The only thing I would add is that a key property of art is that it must make the audience feel something. It seems very clear that AI-generated art is making people feel something, and I think that what it makes people feel will change over time, as these tools become more accepted in the art world. I also think it's very interesting that these tools enable a near absence of technique. I tend to be one of those who doesn't value technique very much. For instance, I believe I've commented on this site before that while I certainly appreciate the time, effort, and technique that goes into photorealistic painting, I don't think it brings a whole lot to the table beyond what a photograph would. This is strictly a personal assessment, of course -- others are free to, and do disagree with me. I just feel as though photorealistic art leaves less room in it for the viewer than other forms. (Incidentally, I think this also applies to AI art, and may be a part of the reaction to it.)