This is true. In fact, in your example game companies (even AAA) will often outsource or use a purchased asset because they know players won't notice. It's unfortunate that opinions of AI are so black and white, but this post didn't suggest such judicious use so...

I would love to generate assets for cheap but it makes sense. You wouldn't ask a drummer why he doesn't use a drum machine. The artists make the art and people can tell.

They've got some effort in their profiles if that's the case. The first guy does seem to be an outsider tech guy so whatever. But the second guy supposedly has a lot of exp so very weird he's so adamant.

Solo here