The work “ AI God ” by the robot Ai-Da has been auctioned at Sotheby’s , reaching a surprising price of 1.1 million dollars . The piece, a portrait of Alan Turing with the humanoid’s signature in the lower right corner, far exceeded the initial estimates, which ranged from 120,000 to 180,000 dollars, leaving the public and the art world stunned.
About the auction
The auction was part of Digital Art Day and attracted 27 bidders, cementing Ai-Da as a pioneer in the field of AI- driven creativity. Ai-Da, a robot specifically developed to produce art using advanced algorithms, explores complex questions about the role of technology in artistic creation.
Aidan Meller, project manager for Ai-Da, emphasized the significance of this event.
This auction is an important moment for the visual arts, with Ai-Da’s work shining a spotlight on the art world and social changes as we grapple with the rising era of AI.
Both the humanoid’s actions and the work itself raise questions about the power and influence of AI on human creativity . In fact, Ai-Da herself says so in the following video.
Ai-Da seeks to foster debate on new technologies. Source: Ai-Da Robot
The Ai-Da robot attracted all the attention
As expected, the news had a remarkable global impact, reaching 2.9 billion people in 64 countries and 32 languages , according to Nexus Lexus. The portrait of Turing, famous for his role in code-breaking during World War II, has become a symbol of the convergence of history, science and art.
Ai-Da not only creates art (including her own self-portrait), but also challenges our notions about creativity and the ability of machines to imitate or even surpass human expression. As technology continues to advance, events like this invite us to rethink the barriers between the human and the artificial .
The sale of “ AI God ” at Sotheby’s certainly marks a financial triumph, but it goes much further than that. It also marks a turning point in the acceptance of machines as artists . How far will robots go in replicating human creativity? Will they ever surpass us?
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Source and photos: Ai-Da Robot
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