This seems to be a recurring theme with certain subjects. But it happens so often now, it's starting to feel very flavor-of-the-month.
There's also this kneejerk assumption that any and all use of AI equates to direct losses for artists. I can assure people that were AI not a thing, most people would just continue to do nothing. A month of unlimited generations for $15 to mess around and brainstorm at will is totally different from paying $40 for one black-and-white sketch. The existence of AI does not suddenly fill my wallet.
I can speak from experience when I say that the attitude hurts their income more than AI ever could (independents, can't speak for corporate artists). People still buy ripped jeans on purpose. People still like all the little imperfections of hand-blown glass. I love hand-drawn pixel art. But I won't buy anymore from people that take my money, then spit on me.