What is machine learning “art” even for? It doesn’t feel good to create; it’s a mechanical process without any of the satisfaction that comes from actually making anything. And I’ve not seen or read much that was made by a generative process that was a pleasure to consume. To me it seems like it’s mostly about creating content that you can sell. Comparing a tool like the Roland TR-808 that has been used by generations of musicians to make endlessly creative work to the boring churn of an automated process seems like a stretch, to say the least.