I dont think theyll replace indie artists because things like Stardew Valley wouldnt be the same if it wasnt made by just 1 person. I do imagine in the future game artists for major companies might be replaced to cut back on expenses, because we're at a point where its not if AI will be able to model full characters, its when. Overall I think probably not indie artists, but possibly larger studios might start using ai art. I have another thought on this topic, do you think at some point AI will replace the whole game developement process? Its just a thought thats been lingering in my mind recently because there have already been games made entirely with AI, and its kinda related to this.
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Ive seen various over youtube and itch, heres one https://joewantsabrew.itch.io/light-ball
I found this website where they evaluate what jobs are at risk with AI. Maybe you know it already, otherwise here it is: https://willrobotstakemyjob.com/
Interesting thread, by the way! And no, I don't think it can. Because AI can only assemble what already exists, but creativity imo means making something that didn't exist before.