AI-authenticated artwork sells for nearly $17,000, marking a first in the art market.

A Swiss auction house sold a watercolor by Marianne von Werefkin, authenticated solely by AI, for nearly $17,000. This marks the first such sale, potentially shifting the art market towards more AI use in authentication. The auction house collaborated with Art Recognition, an AI company, for this unprecedented move, suggesting a future where AI might play a bigger role in verifying artworks.

December 04, 2024
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