Ai-Da Robot's Turing Portrait Sells for $1.32M

Ai-Da, a humanoid robot artist, made history by selling a portrait of Alan Turing for $1.32 million at a Sotheby's auction, significantly surpassing its pre-sale estimate of $180,000. The artwork, titled 'A.I. God', was created using advanced AI algorithms and robotic mechanics, and is the first artwork by a humanoid robot sold by a major auction house. Ai-Da's creator, Aidan Meller, highlights the painting as a catalyst for discussions on the ethical implications of AI in art and technology. The sale reflects the increasing intersection between AI technology and the global art market, prompting discourse on the role of AI in creative industries. Ai-Da is named after Ada Lovelace, the world's first computer programmer, and is designed to resemble a human woman, emphasizing the growing capabilities of AI in mimicking human creativity.