AI Robot's Portrait of Alan Turing Sells for Over $1 Million at Sotheby's Auction
- A painting by an AI robot of Alan Turing sold for $1,084,800 at auction, significantly exceeding its estimated price of $120,000 to $180,000. The auction, held by Sotheby's, received 27 bids, marking a historic moment in the art market.
- The artwork, titled 'A.I. God', is a large-scale portrait of Turing, who is recognized as the father of artificial intelligence and played a crucial role in World War Two. The sale is noted as the first by a humanoid robot artist, Ai-Da Robot.
- Ai-Da Robot Studios reported that the robot created 15 paintings of Turing, each taking up to eight hours to complete. The auction house emphasized that this sale establishes a new benchmark for artworks created by AI.
- Aidan Meller, director of Ai-Da Robot Studios, stated that the auction is significant for visual arts, highlighting the societal changes as AI technology advances. He noted that the artwork raises questions about agency as AI gains more influence.
- Ai-Da Robot commented on the importance of the work, saying it serves as a catalyst for dialogue about emerging technologies and invites viewers to reflect on the ethical implications of AI. The robot remarked, 'Alan Turing recognised this potential, and stares at us, as we race towards this future.'
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