Artists enable AI art - shouldn't they be compensated?

AI art has got the internet buzzing. The ability to create breath taking works of art through a prompt is a great way for anyone to express their creativity. However, there is another side to the AI art process, one that is not talked about enough. The artists whose works enables these generators are not compensated for their work in any way. In this article, I will cover why this the case, the debate around artist compensation in AI art, and some possible solutions to the problem.