A.I. Robot's Artwork Sells for $1 Million at Auction: A Historic Milestone in Artificial Intelligence Creativity
The First Work by A.I. Robot to Sell at Auction Nets a Whopping $1 Million
Source: Artnet News
Historic Auction Event
- The first artwork created by A.I. was sold for $1.08 million at Sotheby’s Digital Art Sale.
- The piece is titled A.I. God and features a depiction of Alan Turing.
- A total of 27 bids contributed to surpassing the projected estimate of $180,000.
About the Artwork
- A.I. God (2024) was originally displayed at a United Nations Global Summit.
- The robot artist, Ai-Da, collaborated with her studio team for style and color choices.
- Ai-Da used cameras in her eyes to create a realistic image of Turing based on reference pictures.
Significance of the Sale
- Sotheby’s called the sale a historic moment for contemporary art and the fusion of A.I. and the art market.
- There remains uncertainty about the future market demand for works created by A.I.
Broader Sales Context
- The Digital Art Sale that included A.I. God saw mixed results, with total sales just under $1.3 million.
- Several high-profile pieces from notable digital artists remained unsold at their upper estimates.
Ai-Da’s Artistic Journey
- Over the last five years, Ai-Da has participated in notable events, including presenting at the House of Lords and various art shows globally.
- She emphasizes the role of her art as a catalyst for dialogue regarding A.I.'s implications in society.
Upcoming Engagement
- Ai-Da is scheduled to discuss the sale's implications at the Courtauld Institute on November 14.
