Independent Artists Losing Commissions to AI-Generated Images
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Summary
Professional artists are increasingly losing book cover commissions to AI-generated images, even when affordable human artists are available for under $100. This trend devalues human craftsmanship, reduces income opportunities, and creates a cultural shift that treats AI output as a replacement for original art. There is no effective solution to help artists compete against the low cost and instant availability of AI-generated content, leaving them struggling to sustain their careers.
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Professional artists are losing book cover commissions to AI-generated images even though affordable human artists are available.
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