[StewardMcOy]

AI artwork can definitely be more a distraction than a benefit for an article, especially if it's an image that you would never accept from a human artist.

For me personally, I tend to notice and obsess over an image's details when I see something's off. When AI art catches my attention this way, I end up going over it for a few minutes, which detracts from the time I have to read the actual article. In some cases, I just decide I've spent too much time and close the tab.

The image should be there to support your article, not distract from it. If you're going to use AI art, make sure it's indistinguishable from non-AI art.