Sotheby's to Auction First AI-Created Painting by Humanoid Robot
The artwork, a portrait of Alan Turing by robot artist Ai-Da, is expected to fetch up to £150,000 at the upcoming digital art sale.
- Ai-Da, an ultra-realistic humanoid robot, created the painting titled 'AI God', depicting mathematician Alan Turing.
- The painting is part of Sotheby's Digital Art Sale, running from October 31 to November 7, 2024.
- Ai-Da uses AI algorithms, cameras, and bionic hands to produce art, and has previously exhibited works at the United Nations.
- Gallery owner Aidan Meller, who developed Ai-Da, highlights the artwork's reflection on AI's potential and challenges.
- Sotheby's aims to explore the intersection of art and technology, showcasing pioneering digital art forms.
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