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First Auctioned Robot-Made Artwork Sells for Over $1M

First Auctioned Robot-Made Artwork Sells for Over $1M

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Thursday's sale marks a watershed moment in the history of modern art and demonstrates how the partnership between humans and machines opens up a whole new world of innovation and creativity. The fact that this sale transcended expectations by fetching an astounding $1M speaks for itself: AI is the future.

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Metaculus Prediction

There is a 7% chance Tesla will be able to mass-produce humanoid robots by the end of 2027, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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