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Ai-Da, the world’s most advanced humanoid robot artist, turned heads recently with the unveiling of her latest creation—an oil portrait of King Charles III titled *Algorithm King*.
The lifelike robot, complete with expressive hazel eyes and a human-like face, revealed the work at Britain’s diplomatic mission in Geneva, where it will now be housed.
Despite her high-profile unveiling, Ai-Da made it clear: she’s not here to replace human artists.
“The value of my artwork is to serve as a catalyst for discussions that explore ethical dimensions to new technologies,” Ai-Da said in a slow, deliberate cadence. “I aim to foster critical thinking and encourage responsible innovation for more equitable and sustainable futures.”
Her latest portrait pays tribute to King Charles’ advocacy for environmental conservation and interfaith dialogue. “I hope King Charles will be appreciative of my efforts,” she said.
Ai-Da was created in 2019 by art expert Aidan Meller in collaboration with artificial intelligence specialists from Oxford and Birmingham. She uses a combination of AI algorithms to develop her artwork, starting with a concept and asking herself—what will it say?
Known for pushing boundaries, Ai-Da’s previous work includes a portrait of Alan Turing that sold at auction for over \$1 million—the first artwork by a humanoid robot to do so. But she maintains that her purpose is not to disrupt the art world, but to engage it.
“There is no doubt that AI is changing our world, including the art world,” she said. “But I do not believe AI or my artwork will replace human artists.”
Asked whether a robot’s creation could truly be called “art,” Ai-Da responded: “My artwork is unique and creative. Whether humans decide it is art is an important and interesting point of conversation.”
Appearing at the United Nations’ AI for Good summit, Ai-Da reminded onlookers that while artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly, its place in creative spaces should spark dialogue—not division.