I have seen AI “art” that has moved me emotionally, and been inspiring, increased my immersion etc.

The AI satire video about US workers in a sweatshop factory was politically important, and made me laugh.

I once made a picture of a cat that was busy working tirelessly in the style of Rembrandt, and it was emotionally moving. I saw myself in that cat. 🥲

I and friends used AI for immersion when roleplaying.

This supports your point of giving people the ability to artistically and quickly express ideas without being a skilled artist.

I also believe that the ethical issues of ownership, and theft from authors and artists are huge issues.

The environmental issue is not my biggest concern considering how cheap and quick some genAI can be. So all gen AI isn’t automatically seen as unethical due to environmental concerns to me.

Also, has image generation gotten worse? I feel that all generated images are more “correct” but has this bad look to it now, that it did not previously have.

I was locked outside of the house for long periods of time and had to drink from the garden hose / garden faucet, and pee in the bushes. We also had like 10+ apple trees. It wasn’t that bad. A bit boring sometimes.

But that’s because it was outside and I could get my needs covered and meet friends.

Locked inside without these needs covered for extended periods is a lot worse in my opinion. Even cats and dogs have those needs covered.

It’s also about the lack of freedom when locked inside.

I would not treat my own children like I was treated, and especially not like you were.