How Could A.I. Transform the Art Trade?

Plus, why Andy Warhol called Donald Trump 'cheap'.

A man faces the artist robot "Ai-Da" at a stand during the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) A.I. for Good Global Summit in Geneva on May 30, 2024. Photo: Fabrice CoffriniC/AFP via Getty Images.

The art industry, known for its reticence to adopt new technology, may not be at the forefront of A.I. adoption, but there’s no doubt that the technology will change the market. Areas in which A.I. is already proving a game changer include the fields of authentication and appraisal. Meanwhile, Sotheby’s is selling its first work credited to an A.I. humanoid robot this week, which is estimated to sell for between $120,000 and $180,000.

Also in this episode, Sotheby’s completes its $1 billion deal with Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund. Plus, the Andy Warhol work that Donald Trump never paid for hits the auction block and more essential industry news brought to you by podcast host, Margaret Carrigan, executive producer, Sonia Manalili, and the editors of Artnet PRO.

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