Christie’s Augmented Intelligence sale, ending March 5, 2025, brought in $728,784 for AI-generated art, surpassing its $600,000 estimate. While Refik Anadol’s piece topped the lots, a petition with nearly 6,500 signatures criticized the use of copyrighted material in AI models, highlighting a growing divide in the art world.

Christie’s 'Augmented Intelligence' auction, concluding March 5, 2025, features an entire AI-generated art collection. As controversy swirls over ethics and originality, the sale could surpass the $1.32 million A.I. God benchmark set in 2024. From innovative tools to global protests, here’s how AI is reshaping art—and its market.

Christie’s upcoming AI art auction has ignited controversy, with thousands of artists protesting the use of AI models trained on copyrighted works. While supporters see it as a milestone for AI in art, critics argue it legitimizes unethical practices. The event raises pressing questions about AI’s role in the creative industries and the future of human artists.

The Beatles' Now and Then showcases AI’s role in music restoration, reviving John Lennon's vocals without artificial generation. While AI-powered tools enabled audio separation, ethical questions remain about AI’s future in music.