AI models (like the one used to create images) are trained on large datasets that contain a variety of images. These datasets often include publicly available artwork, photographs, and other visual content. The AI doesn't simply copy or store these images. Instead, it learns patterns, styles, and concepts from the data to generate new images based on prompts. When generating an image, AI uses the patterns and knowledge it learned during training to create something that is unique to the input prompt. The result is an original composition based on the learned features. There's an ongoing discussion about how AI affects artists. Some artists feel their work is being used without compensation or recognition. Others are excited about how AI can be a tool for creativity and inspiration.