A digital artwork by humanoid robot Sophia was sold at auction on Thursday for $688,888 in the form of a Non-Fungible Token (NFT). NFTs, a digital signature saved on blockchain a ledger that allows anyone to verify the ownership and authenticity of items, have become the latest investment craze, with one artwork selling this month for nearly $70 million.

Digital artwork by humanoid robot Sophia sells at auction for nearly $700,000

Dragging and pressing a paint brush, Sophia the Robot is creating her latest artwork. The robot artist, who will see her first piece of art go up for auction on Wednesday (March 24), says she draws inspiration for her work from people and is open to future creative partnerships with humans.

NFT digital artwork by humanoid robot Sophia to go on auction in a world's first

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Digital artwork by humanoid robot Sophia sells at auction for nearly $700,000

NFT digital artwork by humanoid robot Sophia to go on auction in a world's first