Humanoid Robot Ai-Da's Turing Portrait Sells for Over $1 Million at Auction

The AI-powered artwork, depicting Alan Turing, challenges perceptions of creativity and technology's role in art.

Ai-Da, an AI-powered humanoid robot, created a painting titled 'A.I. God' that sold for $1.08 million at Sotheby's auction, far exceeding its estimated value.
The artwork portrays Alan Turing, the renowned mathematician and codebreaker, and explores themes of AI's influence on human creativity.
Ai-Da uses cameras, AI algorithms, and a robotic arm to create art, making her the first humanoid robot to sell an artwork at auction.
The sale has sparked discussions about the intersection of AI and art, raising questions about the future of creativity and machine intelligence.
Proceeds from the auction will be used to further develop Ai-Da's artistic capabilities, as her creators aim to continue the dialogue on technology and art.