I think there is a big difference. Just because they choose AI images doesn't mean their articles are AI. Some just prefer it or if they can't find an image suitable. There can be lots of reasons. Like anything, the over use of AI Images might not be a great idea, but I have no very strong bias against AI Images. My stories are humanely written from my heart, and sometimes I find AI Images fun. Reading too much into AI Images is counterproductive, I think. It's like labelling people or lumping everyone who chooses to use AI into a certain category.