Yes and then movie industry, then the digital age employed more and more artists. Who do they think is going to help build these virtual worlds that people will hunger for in the future. Add to that that many will be retiring. I personally prefer working on my own art than working for others, so I won't be as affected as other artists. I tend to stick to teaching and caregiving as occupations and occasionally show my work.
RE: Feelings about ai art from a trained but only moderately successful artist