I think it's more than just what we want. It's also about what we need if AI automates most jobs. Artists need to make a living creating things and audiences need ways to make money other than ubi and a 9-5, which would be non-existent. So we'll adapt our business models to fulfill these needs by tokenizing the economy and creating more direct channels between consumers and creators so they can both make money off of creative pursuits.

You're exactly right, which is why some artists will always have a job. Unfortunately, this is kinda like affordable DSLRs. Everyone can buy it and put it on auto and suddenly they're a wedding photographer. The bar has raised, but I think there will always be intrinsic value in the story behind the art and even though AI can make beautiful paintings and tell a great story behind it, they can't live the story and that's a key difference that will reflect in the market.

Bingo. I'm in a startup that designs AI writing and production tools and an indie filmmaker. I reached the same exact conclusions, which has been guiding us to create user-controlled AI generative media. The future isn't just outsourcing. Its giving everyone what only rich people can afford...contractors and assistants.

It will but I don't think it'll destroy them. Rather, it'll create a shift from producing to investing and financing marketing operations for existing projects created by one or a few people. They'll probably still produce but they'll have one or two people on projects rather than large teams.

At least that's my guess. I'm excited because I see a much more robust independent industry and more opportunities to share the pie.