One of the critical differences about "this time" that is completely glossed over in this piece is that previous advances in "art technology" changed how one connects with an artist, but not the fact of connecting to an actual human artist. Art, for me, is about someone else sharing a piece of their soul with you through what they choose to express in their art. AI is a pile of linear algebra. I do not have any particular interest in communicating with matrices; I don't really feel they have much to add to my world. Perhaps you differ.

I do believe AI is a legitimate tool in a human artist's toolbox. I think it's one that's rather difficult to use well, but that isn't disqualifying per se.