Usage of credits for generating views using Turntable in Illustrator

I think a lot of people have unrealistic expectations for what generative-AI can do, particularly with abstract vector-based graphics. The source imagery being generated is pixel-based, even if it is sampling a vector-based element.

I don't have a good opinion of AI-generated artwork. That's because it has been a growing headache in my work. I see a lot of AI-generated "logos" from clients that all need a LOT of repair work. It's one thing to have to manually trace/draw clean vector paths over the top of a pixel-based image supplied by the client. It's another thing to have to fix odd glitches and hallucinations baked into the artwork AND have to trace it as well. Too many people are leaning into AI like it's a cheat or a hustle. Lots of business people are salivating over the idea that AI could replace lots of employees and balloon their profit margins. These people are chasing after a mirage.

The junk I've been seeing gives me a better sense of job security. On the other hand, I don't want growing amounts of my work day spent cleaning up and converting garbage artwork into production ready vector artwork.

Regarding "jumping ship": that's easier said than done, depending on one's graphics work flow. I've used multiple vector graphics applications for many years. None of the apps on the market are a worthwhile replacement for Adobe Illustrator. I emphasize that point much more strongly when the artwork is professionally printed. CorelDRAW and Affinity Designer both run into some serious limitations in that regard. I can start a project in either one of those apps, but I would probably still have to do all the final work in Illustrator and create the PDF files for print work using Illustrator.

Just like Adobe, the other companies are trying to bundle AI-related stuff into their apps. And they're charging additional fees for it too. Canva bought Serif and now gives away the Affinity App for free. But it's a loss leader. The hook is the AI-related stuff inside. That requires the user to sign up for a paid Canva subscription and face the same generative credits situation.

We did the math on the credits cost/required for every turn and it’s kaaarazy. Especially when you get crappy results. 
I’ve been wondering why there are not a few more “boo’s” at Adobe Max when they come out and say that they are thinking about the artist when they put these AI options out there. Really?
I don’t know, Affinity is looking better and better every day. But so much Adobe muscle memory to overcome.

Ya, I get the server charges, but is every filter from here on out going to cost a subscription plus a ton of credits?

If it uses AI it will. I don’t need/want the AI functions, and everything else in Illustrator functions the same as before, so it makes no difference to me.

Not exactly thrilled by it when results look wonky. First image is the one I drew. Everything else is full of wonk. If the argument is “Turntable will save artists time on complex images” is to be believable I need to see believable results. I’ve seen what other artists can do with Illustrator. My unicorn below is a doodle by comparison. If turntable can’t handle this, Adobe needs to get its house in order before buying tokens is considered acceptable.