# Robots Take Over Art Auctions (You Knew It Would Happen)
In a groundbreaking event that has left art critics and humans alike wondering where they stand in the creative hierarchy, a 7.5-foot portrait of computing whiz Alan Turing was sold at Sotheby’s for a jaw-dropping $1.32 million. The artist? A humanoid robot named Ai-Da, proving once and for all that robots can paint, just like humans—except they don’t have existential crises or coffee breaks!
### Key Points:
– **Artistic Achievement**: The portrait, cleverly titled “A.I. God. Portrait of Alan Turing,” marks a significant milestone as the first artwork by a humanoid robot sold at auction.
– **Record-Breaking Sale**: Originally estimated at a modest $120,000 to $180,000, the final price tag surprised everyone, showing that bot-generated art can auction for more than some celebrity Instagram posts.
– **Bidding Frenzy**: A whopping 27 bids were placed on the masterpiece, suggesting there’s a new wave of collectors ready to embrace robot artistry—or perhaps they just wanted to say they own art created by a robot.
– **Meet Ai-Da**
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2024/nov/08/alan-turing-portrait-ai-da-robot-painting-sale-price-auction
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