I genuinely despise Generative AI so much.
Validating the use of AI by saying it won't take any jobs is such a joke. The "it saves time" excuse is stupid because we all know Fortnite has been successful for almost a DECADE without AI.
Art is an expression of the soul that has love & hard work poured into it, Generative AI is not. It's just a machine that copies already existing creations and redesigns them WHILST taking up so many resources that not only impact the environment but real living people. There is no love in Generative AI, it's soulless slop period.
That time that could be spent working on that art also helps artists continue to improve their work and create amazing art as they move forward in life. But the more they rely on AI, the more they're robbing themselves of that said experience. Shame on Epic Games for this.