What actually becomes scarce when generating good images and video is basically free?

A Reddit user ponders the implications of image and video generation becoming essentially free. They question what will become scarce when creating technically impressive visuals is no longer an advantage. The user is curious if creative identity will become more valuable as production costs decrease and where durable value will shift once generation itself is commoditized.

Unlike most discussions focusing on the technical aspects of AI generation, this post uniquely explores the economic and creative value shifts once generation becomes commoditized.