AI does not render artists or writers obsolete

With the resurgence of AIs able to write coherent essays or generate vibrant art, many writers and artists have found themselves worrying over whether these AIs render their talents useless in the public eye. Despite the development of AIs tailored to write or blend the artistic styles of existing artists, their existence does not invalidate the talents of writers or artists. While some AI has proven competent enough to produce quality work, artists and writers can continue to work without fearing for their careers. 

AI should not be seen as a replacement for artists and writers, instead being an accessible alternative for the public’s entertainment and personal use. Although many freelance writers and artists often take commissions from the public, providing quality services at a set price to fund their careers, several types of AI have been developed to assist people in their creative endeavors. AI has proven useful in the hands of the public for generating a piece of art or writing, often for free, though they do not entirely replace the niche of digital artists and writers online. 

Though AI can construct an essay in minutes or “create” a piece of art, it does not take away from the fact that being able to write or design a simple layout is a crucial skill to possess. Writing is taught in American schools as a part of English or literature while design or art is often available as an elective. It is valuable and convenient to be able to write or design for yourself and not having to rely on a somewhat unpredictable AI which does not always meet expectations. 

However, recent developments in AI have shown that their writing and artwork can rival the quality of those produced by professionals. Some say that with AI being able to replicate work in mere minutes when it would take people hours or even days of constant work, human artists and writers might not be necessary in the future. While that is reasonable to assume, AI can not perfectly answer subjective prompts without a definitive answer (often intentionally programmed into the AI) or develop unique styles like people can. In short, AI is still limited by the fact that it is an Artificial Intelligence that is unable to produce something like a human would, limited by its programming and creative restrictions. 

AI is handy for certain situations and its ability to generate quality work cannot be denied. Their existence doesn’t invalidate artists or writers; they are accessible for the general public for quick and easy usage. There are things AI can not do like humans can, and they do not render the skill of writing or designing obsolete.