Dear computer, please write for me a “wrong-answers-only” style explanation of how AI-generated art is created. I’m leaning toward a description that Calvin’s dad might give him.
Well, you see, when you make a request for AI artwork, a little gremlin at the Dall-E headquarters prints it out and gets to work. He’s got folders full of photos and paintings to pull from. He’ll pick out several of those – maybe around 20 of them – and cut out the bits that seem like they fit your request. Then he pastes those bits together in a sensible arrangement. His next task is to paint parts that need adjustment and fill in the gaps to make them cohesive. 

Here's a simple example: if you request a purple monster riding a golden retriever through the mountains of Mordor, our gremlin may choose some stills from Sesame Street, Air Bud, and Lord of the Rings. Then he just mashes those key elements together. A little purple paint later and he’s ready to take a photo and send it back to you! Presto!
