Ai-Da Robot's 'AI God' Portrait of Alan Turing Fetches Record $1.32 Million at Sotheby's

Nov 8, 2024, 01:33 AM

A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing, created by the humanoid robot artist Ai-Da, sold for a record $1.32 million at Sotheby's in New York, becoming the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be auctioned at a major auction house. The piece, titled 'AI God' and developed by Aidan Meller, exceeds initial estimates and marks a significant milestone in AI-driven art. Ai-Da uses artificial intelligence and a robotic arm to create her works, sparking dialogues on technology's potential and ethical debates.