I agree. Critics will say something like "but don't you think it's sad that a machine was trained on the work of artists without their permission, and is now decimating the lives of the very artists who made its existence possible in the first place?". And, I agree, on its face it does sound sad. Very sad. But what these critics need to remember is that progress has always been a good thing, all throughout history. If something was true in the past, it will continue to be true in the future, and while it may seem difficult to envision how this will create a better world for all of us right now, it's important that we have faith and keep marching forward regardless.
