Your article about AI doesn’t need AI art

The New Yorker published an illustration for a Sam Altman profile created by mixed-media artist David Szauder using generative AI integrated into a deliberate creative process. Rather than treating AI as a shortcut, Szauder combined AI generation with traditional methods like Photoshop and custom coding to create a conceptually driven image conveying visual commentary on Altman. The decision reflects broader adoption of generative AI in prestigious publications while raising ongoing concerns about job displacement in illustration.