It doesn't matter whether diffusion programs or even more rarefied approaches to solution spaces can capture the essence of human-produced art.
Markets are fundamentally about perceived value instead of actual value. Algorithmically generated creative works do not have to compete in the field of actual value; they has to compete in the field of perceived value. Let's be real, almost all customers of art - whether they pay before or after the production - are pretty bad at estimating actual value.
More philosophically, it's not possible to empower humans above human superorganisms. You make a successful walled garden or you fail to reproduce your ideals into the future.
That may be true for graphic art for movies, video games, websites, etc, but not for fine art. In fine art, the resulting artwork is judged much less by the result than what went into it. The artworld already is deluged by art, so the narrative around the art and the artist is the most important differentiating element.
> "FSVO" stands for "For Some Value Of". In the given statement, "FSVO good" means that the product is considered good to some extent, though the degree of goodness may vary depending on personal opinions and preferences.
Markets are fundamentally about perceived value instead of actual value. Algorithmically generated creative works do not have to compete in the field of actual value; they has to compete in the field of perceived value. Let's be real, almost all customers of art - whether they pay before or after the production - are pretty bad at estimating actual value.
More philosophically, it's not possible to empower humans above human superorganisms. You make a successful walled garden or you fail to reproduce your ideals into the future.