"Haunting" robot-made painting of Alan Turing expected to fetch at least $120K at auction

'Haunting' robot-made painting of Turing to fetch $120K at Sotheby's, created by robot artist Ai-Da using unique techniques.

: A painting of Alan Turing titled AI God, created by the robot artist Ai-Da, will be auctioned at Sotheby's for at least $120,000. Ai-Da, developed by Aidan Meller, Engineered Arts, and Oxford researchers, uses cameras and AI algorithms for her art. Her unique style involves painting tiny lines, and her Turing portrait has gained significant attention. The art serves to question AI's role in society, aligning with Turing's predictions about machine intelligence.

An artwork titled AI God, depicting computer pioneer Alan Turing, is expected to generate at least $120,000 at Sotheby's auction. The piece was created by Ai-Da, an ultra-realistic robot artist who debuted in 2019, and combines advanced engineering with artistic flair.

Ai-Da was developed through collaboration between art dealer Aidan Meller, Engineered Arts, and Oxford University researchers. She employs cameras and AI algorithms to guide her hand with precision, uniquely producing art with tiny lines rather than traditional brushstrokes.

The Turing portrait has attracted significant attention, having been displayed at a UN summit and labeled "haunting." Ai-Da's existence and work evoke discussions about the boundaries between digital and physical realms and reflect Turing's predictions of machine capabilities.

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