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The way I see it, the use of AI in any form of artistry shouldn't be considered a drawback or a cheat; rather, it should be seen as an extension of the tools at an artist's disposal. Technology has been an integral part of art throughout history - be it the advent of photography, Photoshop, or now AI. Each of these tools presents a unique opportunity to push the boundaries of creativity.
The book cover situation is indeed a bit unfortunate, especially if the contest guidelines were clear about not using AI tools. But at the same time, we need to evolve with the times. Just like the Tron situation you mentioned, it's necessary for contests, awards, and audiences to adapt and understand the potential these new tools carry.
However, I understand the other side of the argument too. AI's potential to completely auto-generate content can be worrisome. But a line needs to be drawn between fully AI-generated work and work where AI was used as a tool, among others, in the creative process. Perhaps the latter should be welcomed and encouraged.
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