I don't hate on all AI art. It's a tool and depending on how you use it, it can really expand a person's ability to express their own visions.
I can't draw for crap, but I bet I could take the time to tweak an AI image generator to output an image that I find acceptable, and that would take a lot less time than drawing something.
But... That just ratchets up my respect for those who develop that skill.
AI can provide utility, but I don't think it can (yet?) capture beauty as well as a gifted and trained artist.