I disagree. By definition, AI can generate average-ish work, but not new, disrupting, expressive work.
It would have never come up with cubism, magic realism, or any innovation that makes art, art.
They will improve at requiring less training data, less energy, come up with more likely possible works, polish out edges, sure.
AI can imitate, period. It is not small feat. It is a fantastic achievement that can be used for good.