Yeong Yuh Lee

Yeong Yuh Lee, 23, is a freelance illustrator based in New York who recently lost her full-time job at an animation company. To sustain her livelihood while seeking new employment, she relies on her side hustles, creating commissioned graphics for content creators. Lee's situation highlights the challenges faced by artists in a competitive job market impacted by generative AI, which has disrupted traditional opportunities in the creative industry.